Special Publication 361 – Natural Hazards in the Asia-Pacific Region: Recent Advances and Emerging Concepts
Author(s): J P Terry (Author), J Goff (Author)
Publisher: Geological Society Of London
Publication Date: 15 January 2012
Language: English
Print length: 279 pages
ISBN-10: 1862393397
ISBN-13: 9781862393394
Book Description
Even a cursory glance at any map of the Asia-Pacific region makes a striking impression: in addition to the large continental landmass the region encompasses a truly vast expanse of ocean, dispersed over which are thousands of islands. Many might say that it could not be a worse time to live in this region. In the past few years we have experienced not only a number of devastating tsunamis (Indonesia, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Japan), but should not forget either the seemingly endless list of other natural hazards such as tropical cyclones and typhoons, volcanic eruptions, river floods and wildfires, amongst numerous others. This Special Publication represents an important collection of both conceptual and first-hand field investigations across the Asia-Pacific region. By highlighting some of the recent advances and emerging ideas in natural hazards research, the volume draws together these disparate lines of evidence into a clear regional focus.
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Editorial Reviews
Review
All the collected papers are generally well written, and illustrated with numerous clear colour photographs, tables and maps. The readers will find these very easy to read, but this is not the real reason to buy the book. The real addressed values of this volume are (1) The region of the earth considered for the discussed topic; the Asia Pacific region is probably one of the most vulnerable areas in the world, and the trending scenarios on the natural hazards rising due to climate change will probably increase its vulnerability; (2) The multidisciplinary approach given for the analysis and mitigation of natural hazards, which can be achieved through GIS, modelling, analysis of historical records, survivor interviews, and the effectiveness of mitigation measures.
Overall this is a book that a student, scholar, or member of any public authority should have in the library. I strongly recommend buying it, since it draw attention to a highly vulnerable region of our planet, and it represents a basis upon which the scientific community, technicians, and politics could improve the solutions for a better understanding and management of the natural hazards in the Asia Pacific Region. –P Tarolli, University of Padova, Italy
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