Natural and Technological Hazards in Urban Areas: Assessment, Planning and Solutions - Hardcover
Natural and Technological Hazards in Urban Areas: Assessment, Planning and Solutions - Hardcover
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by George D. Bathrellos (Guest Editor), Hariklia D. Skilodimou (Guest Editor), Konstantinos G. Chousianitis (Guest Editor)
Natural hazard events and technological accidents are separate causes of environmental impacts. Natural hazards are physical phenomena active in geological times, whereas technological hazards result from actions or facilities created by humans. In our time, combined natural and man-made hazards have been induced.
Overpopulation and urban development in areas prone to natural hazards increase the impact of natural disasters worldwide. Additionally, urban areas are frequently characterized by intense industrial activity and rapid, poorly planned growth that threatens the environment and degrades the quality of life. Therefore, proper urban planning is crucial to minimize fatalities and reduce the environmental and economic impacts that accompany both natural and technological hazardous events.
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