Natural Disasters
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This paper attempts to compare the magnitudes of destruction between natural disasters and socioeconomic political disasters anywhere and anytime. Therefore, our research is using a multidisciplinary approach that includes history,... more
This booklet is an illustrated compilation of good practices and technical provisions with regard to sustainability, durability and resilience, identified within local building cultures of zones exposed to various constraints and types of... more
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, massive fires etc. inflict serious damage and so seem to be bad for the economy. Depending on the experience in different countries, the negative impact on economic indicators mostly occurs... more
This description of a hurricane is transcribed from "A treatise on tropical diseases: on military operations; and on the climate of the West-Indies" written by Benjamin Moseley and first published in 1787.
Individuals with disabilities are disproportionately vulnerable in evacuation emergencies, and they face numerous challenges accessing resources for response and recovery.The aim of this study was to compare the preparedness behaviors of... more
Although children and adolescents with developmental disabilities are said to have higher risks of abuse than those without, trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are little examined in those diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum... more
Corporate risk management governance and management frameworks, approaches and practices face a variety of challenges and in many cases need to be reviewed and revised to copy with multiple uncertainties, disruptive technologies, new... more
reseña, Virginia García Acosta & Gerardo Suárez Reynoso, Los Sismos, CIESAS/FONDO DE CULTURA
We summarize some of the findings and observations from the field surveys conducted in the aftermath of the horrific tsunami of 26 December 2004 and reported in this issue. All these field surveys represent an unprecedented scientific... more
Definition/Description Disasters are defined as events that can originate from both nature and humans although the line between the two can blur, producing “unnatural” disasters (Bates 2002). Geological, hydrological, and atmospheric... more
The purpose of this paper is to know the perception regarding the post-flood waste management system in Tumpat, Kelantan. A total of 31 respondents which consist 15 men and 16 women are selected at random. Among the criteria taken into... more
The epidemiological profile of Latin America (LA) is marked by diseases of poverty and underdevelopment. Climate change is also reinforcing the intensity and frequency of climate variability, with more intense events, associated with... more
En la primera mitad del siglo XIX, coincidiendo con el final del período denominado la Pequeña Edad del Hielo, la frecuencia y magnitud de las inundaciones en la región de Andalucía aumentaron considerablemente respecto a las riadas que... more
This paper assesses the potential of software developed by the research group of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) in order to georeference and vectorise historical landscape photographs. The use of... more
Non-governmental entities and response to disasters, public health dimensions
This paper is a precursor to an in-depth study being carried out with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and RMIT University, outlining the need for improved understanding of the challenges and opportunities of Military-NGO interaction in... more
It has long been known that disasters can have mental health consequences such as increased rates of PTSD, depression and anxiety. While some research has shown that secondary stressors during the aftermath of a disaster can influence... more
Climate changes, caused by uncontrolled emissions of greenhouse gases, increasingly, directly / indirectly, threaten people and their material goods. In addition, the effects of climate changes (increasing in the average temperature of... more
What happens in authoritarian regimes following natural disasters? In this article we explore how authoritarian leaders use language strategically to shift blame and reap any possible benefits from the state’s response to the disaster.... more
El huracán del 59 es una reconstrucción de los daños originados por el meteoro más poderoso que impactó al estado de Colima en el siglo XX. En cuatro capítulo se plantean y contestan, entre otras, las siguientes preguntas: ¿cómo fue que... more
Natural disasters can have lasting impacts on regional economies. Island economies, in particular, have protracted recoveries from disasters due to their location, size, and economic dependence on trading partners. As imports and exports... more
The aim of this article is analyse issues related to extraordinary measures provided for by the Polish Constitution. The subject of the research concerns the duty to provide personal and in-kind contributions (public burdens) in the event... more
In 1961, the US Department of Defense (DOD) introduced the use of tactical herbicides in Vietnam with the objective to improve visibility, prevent ambush, disrupt enemy food supply, as well as secure and facilitate the construction of... more
Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in August 2005, driving hundreds of thousands of residents out of the city and causing upwards of $55 billion in damage. Between August 2005 and New Year's Day 2006, New Orleans lost over half its... more
East Africa and Pakistan are currently suffering from the worst invasion of desert locusts in decades. Threatening agricultural production in East Africa, the assault increases the danger of famine in a region where 19 million people... more
Due to floods, Assam has suffered a loss of Rs 3,100 crore in the past five decades. Official estimates show that since 1954, various government agencies have completed as many as 631 flood control schemes and constructed about 4,458 km... more
This guide concentrates on Sphere’s four technical chapters covering water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion (WASH); Food security and nutrition; Shelter and settlement; and Health. Additional tools and approaches for urban... more
Este es un boletín que editamos con motivo del impacto del huracán Patricia en las costas de Colima y Jalisco los días 23 y 24 de octubre del año 2015, como parte de los trabajos colegiados entre integrantes de la REDESClim-Conacyt:... more
Cyclones some mes doubled the roles for stormy devasta on and the execu oner for performing double landfall processes. The recently formed Cyclone Burevi, emerged from the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean, doubled up with the uncontrollable... more