Cloud Systems, Hurricanes, and the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM)
Cloud Systems, Hurricanes, and the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM)

Author: Wei-Kuo Tao

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-03-30

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 1878220632

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This book is a tribute to a pioneer in tropical meteorology research, Dr. Joanne Simpson. It is a recollection of some of the high points of her career, from her fifty years of investigating hurricanes and clouds to her management of the crutial and highly successful TRMM project (Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission), a joint mission between the NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

Natural Hazards and Disasters [2 volumes]
Natural Hazards and Disasters [2 volumes]

Author: Bimal Kanti Paul

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2020-12-07

Total Pages: 753

ISBN-13: 1440862141

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This two-volume encyclopedia provides the science behind such heart-pumping geophysical hazards as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, cyclones, and floods, as well as authoritative entries on notable natural disasters around the world and the agencies that help those they impact. Natural Hazards and Disasters explores the sometimes harsh effects of nature on human life. The set discusses the physical science behind specific types of hazards and disasters (such as blizzards and tsunamis), their impact on our lives, how damage is mitigated or prevented, recovery and reconstruction, and the current research and technology used for managing or even eliminating the hazards. Written by experts in the field, the set also explores a variety of extreme events from around the world, including the 2010–2011 Christchurch Earthquakes (New Zealand), the 2017–2018 Thomas Fire (United States), and the 2018 Kerala Floods (India). Also covered are the world's major international and nonprofit aid agencies, like the Salvation Army and Oxfam, that assist disaster victims.