Author: Bindhy Wasini Pandey
Publisher: Mittal Publications
ISBN: 9788170998648
Category : Beās River Watershed (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Geoenvironmental Hazards in Himalaya
Author: Bindhy Wasini Pandey
Publisher: Mittal Publications
ISBN: 9788170998648
Category : Beās River Watershed (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Publisher: Mittal Publications
ISBN: 9788170998648
Category : Beās River Watershed (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Disaster Management in the Complex Himalayan Terrains
Author: Shruti Kanga
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030893081
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
South Asia, harboring the complex Himalayan terrains, has over one-fifth of the world’s population and is recognized as the most hazard-prone region of the world. The exponential increase in population with the consequent pressure on natural resources and continued high rates of poverty and food insecurity also makes this region the most vulnerable region to hazards in the world as far as the impacts of climate change are concerned. Over the last century, the climatic trends in South-Asia have been observed to be characterized by increasing air temperatures and an increasing trend in the intensity and frequency of extreme events. IPCC (2014) has reported that the Himalayan highlands shall face significant warming over the next century. The increasing frequency of natural hazards due to the impacts of climate change in the Himalayas calls for efficient management and policymaking in these regions, which can only be implemented by the local governments through an established science-based robust action plan. This edited volume focuses on the management of natural hazards using innovative techniques of spatial information sciences and satellite remote sensing. It contains chapters from eminent researchers and experts in the field of hazard management, remote sensing, and GIS. The primary focus of this book is to replenish the gap in the available literature on the subject by bringing the concepts, theories, and practical experiences of the specialists and professionals in this field together in one volume to help students, researchers, and policymakers to address issues concerning management and policy implications of natural hazards in the complex Himalayan region.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030893081
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
South Asia, harboring the complex Himalayan terrains, has over one-fifth of the world’s population and is recognized as the most hazard-prone region of the world. The exponential increase in population with the consequent pressure on natural resources and continued high rates of poverty and food insecurity also makes this region the most vulnerable region to hazards in the world as far as the impacts of climate change are concerned. Over the last century, the climatic trends in South-Asia have been observed to be characterized by increasing air temperatures and an increasing trend in the intensity and frequency of extreme events. IPCC (2014) has reported that the Himalayan highlands shall face significant warming over the next century. The increasing frequency of natural hazards due to the impacts of climate change in the Himalayas calls for efficient management and policymaking in these regions, which can only be implemented by the local governments through an established science-based robust action plan. This edited volume focuses on the management of natural hazards using innovative techniques of spatial information sciences and satellite remote sensing. It contains chapters from eminent researchers and experts in the field of hazard management, remote sensing, and GIS. The primary focus of this book is to replenish the gap in the available literature on the subject by bringing the concepts, theories, and practical experiences of the specialists and professionals in this field together in one volume to help students, researchers, and policymakers to address issues concerning management and policy implications of natural hazards in the complex Himalayan region.
Hazard Ecology
Author: Bindhy Wasini Pandey
Publisher: Mittal Publications
ISBN: 9788183241052
Category : Ecological risk assessment
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Contributed articles.
Publisher: Mittal Publications
ISBN: 9788183241052
Category : Ecological risk assessment
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Contributed articles.
The Nature of Geomorphological Hazards in the Nepal Himalaya
Author: Jan Kalvoda
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 303158421X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 303158421X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Uttaranchal
Author: Vishwambhar Prasad Sati
Publisher: Mittal Publications
ISBN: 9788170998983
Category : Nature conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
In This Book There Are Eleven Chapters On Various Topics, Covering All Aspects Related With The New State Of Uttaranchal.
Publisher: Mittal Publications
ISBN: 9788170998983
Category : Nature conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
In This Book There Are Eleven Chapters On Various Topics, Covering All Aspects Related With The New State Of Uttaranchal.
Recent Advances in Geo-Environmental Engineering, Geomechanics and Geotechnics, and Geohazards
Author: Amjad Kallel
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 303001665X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
This edited volume contains the best papers in the geo-engineering field accepted for presentation at the 1st Springer Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Tunisia 2018. In addition, it includes 3 keynotes by international experts on the following topics: 1. A new three-dimensional rock mass strength criterion 2. New tools and techniques of remote sensing for geologic hazard assessment 3. Land subsidence induced by the engineering-environmental effects in Shanghai China The book is useful for readers who would like to get a broad coverage in geo-engineering. It contains 11 chapters covering the following main areas: (a) Applications in geo-environmental engineering including soil remediation, (b) Characterization of geo-materials using geological, geotechnical and geophysical techniques, (c) Soil improvement applications, (d) Soil behaviour under dynamic loading, (e) Recent studies on expansive soils, (f) Analytical and numerical modelling of various geo-structures, (g) Slope stability, (h) Landslides, (i) Subsidence studies and (j) Recent studies on various other types of geo-hazards.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 303001665X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
This edited volume contains the best papers in the geo-engineering field accepted for presentation at the 1st Springer Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Tunisia 2018. In addition, it includes 3 keynotes by international experts on the following topics: 1. A new three-dimensional rock mass strength criterion 2. New tools and techniques of remote sensing for geologic hazard assessment 3. Land subsidence induced by the engineering-environmental effects in Shanghai China The book is useful for readers who would like to get a broad coverage in geo-engineering. It contains 11 chapters covering the following main areas: (a) Applications in geo-environmental engineering including soil remediation, (b) Characterization of geo-materials using geological, geotechnical and geophysical techniques, (c) Soil improvement applications, (d) Soil behaviour under dynamic loading, (e) Recent studies on expansive soils, (f) Analytical and numerical modelling of various geo-structures, (g) Slope stability, (h) Landslides, (i) Subsidence studies and (j) Recent studies on various other types of geo-hazards.
Remote Sensing of Northwest Himalayan Ecosystems
Author: R. R. Navalgund
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9811321280
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
Himalaya, one of the global biodiversity hotspots, is the abode of a variety of flora and fauna. The Himalayan ecosystems have immense ecological, socioeconomic, and aesthetic significance as they provide a wide range of ecosystem services. The northwest Himalaya (NWH), covering three states of India viz., Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, starts from the foothills of Shivaliks in the south and extends to the greater Himalaya in the north. This region is also the source of some of the major rivers of India. With the increase in population, the NWH ecosystems have been under threat due to deforestation, loss of biodiversity, expansion of agriculture and settlement, overexploitation of natural resources, habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, mining, construction of roads and large dams, and unplanned tourism. The Himalaya being young and geotectonically active, remains inherently unstable, fragile, and prone to natural disasters. Climate change is also likely to impact the Himalayan cryosphere drastically. Recognizing the importance of the Himalaya, a National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem, one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) of Govt. of India, to conserve biodiversity, forest cover and other ecological values in the Himalayan region has been taken up. Spaceborne remote sensing with its ability to provide synoptic and repetitive coverage has emerged as a powerful tool for assessment and monitoring of the Himalayan resources and phenomena. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun has taken up a number of studies in the fields of geology, water resources, forestry, agriculture, urban settlement, etc., over the last decade. The book summarises the work carried out in different disciplines, illustrated with tables and figures and a host of relevant references. It is hoped that the book serves as an excellent reference of immense value to the students, researchers, professors, scientists, professionals, and decision makers working in the NWH region.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9811321280
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
Himalaya, one of the global biodiversity hotspots, is the abode of a variety of flora and fauna. The Himalayan ecosystems have immense ecological, socioeconomic, and aesthetic significance as they provide a wide range of ecosystem services. The northwest Himalaya (NWH), covering three states of India viz., Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, starts from the foothills of Shivaliks in the south and extends to the greater Himalaya in the north. This region is also the source of some of the major rivers of India. With the increase in population, the NWH ecosystems have been under threat due to deforestation, loss of biodiversity, expansion of agriculture and settlement, overexploitation of natural resources, habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, mining, construction of roads and large dams, and unplanned tourism. The Himalaya being young and geotectonically active, remains inherently unstable, fragile, and prone to natural disasters. Climate change is also likely to impact the Himalayan cryosphere drastically. Recognizing the importance of the Himalaya, a National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem, one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) of Govt. of India, to conserve biodiversity, forest cover and other ecological values in the Himalayan region has been taken up. Spaceborne remote sensing with its ability to provide synoptic and repetitive coverage has emerged as a powerful tool for assessment and monitoring of the Himalayan resources and phenomena. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun has taken up a number of studies in the fields of geology, water resources, forestry, agriculture, urban settlement, etc., over the last decade. The book summarises the work carried out in different disciplines, illustrated with tables and figures and a host of relevant references. It is hoped that the book serves as an excellent reference of immense value to the students, researchers, professors, scientists, professionals, and decision makers working in the NWH region.
Proceedings, Symposium on Recent Advances in Geological Studies of Northwest Himalaya and the Foredeep, Lucknow, 21-23 February 1995
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Human Migration
Author: Amal Datta
Publisher: Mittal Publications
ISBN: 9788170998334
Category : Ethnic conflict
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
With reference to North Bengal, India.
Publisher: Mittal Publications
ISBN: 9788170998334
Category : Ethnic conflict
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
With reference to North Bengal, India.
Environmental Perception of Slum Dwellers
Author: B. Hema
Publisher: Mittal Publications
ISBN: 9788170999539
Category : Environmental education
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
This Study In South Indian Shows How The Slum Dwellers Perceive Their Environment In Respect Of Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Housing Environment Pollution, Personal Hygiene, Voice, Light And Cultural Pollution. Has 5 Chapters And A Useful Appendix.
Publisher: Mittal Publications
ISBN: 9788170999539
Category : Environmental education
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
This Study In South Indian Shows How The Slum Dwellers Perceive Their Environment In Respect Of Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Housing Environment Pollution, Personal Hygiene, Voice, Light And Cultural Pollution. Has 5 Chapters And A Useful Appendix.