The impact of climate change on the risk of natural disasters /
AALST Maarten K van
The impact of climate change on the risk of natural disasters / Maarter K van Aalst - 2006
Argues that climate change will be evident not just in general changes such as rising sea levels but in more frequent extreme weather events. These events will occur on top of increased vulnerability, says the author, therefore climate change effects should also be considered in efforts aimed at risk reduction.
DISASTERS
CLIMATE CHANGE
EXTREME WEATHER
The impact of climate change on the risk of natural disasters / Maarter K van Aalst - 2006
Argues that climate change will be evident not just in general changes such as rising sea levels but in more frequent extreme weather events. These events will occur on top of increased vulnerability, says the author, therefore climate change effects should also be considered in efforts aimed at risk reduction.
DISASTERS
CLIMATE CHANGE
EXTREME WEATHER