Volcanic hazards. A sourcebook on the effects of eruptions
This volume examines the diverse effects of volcanic eruptions on people and their activities using examples and case studies. Eight broad groups of volcanic hazards - lava flows, ash (tephra) falls, pyroclastic flows, lahars (mudflows), volcanogenic earthquakes, volcanogenic tsunami, atmospheric phenomena such as shock waves and lightening strikes, and acid rains and gases - are identified and discussed. The social effects of eruptions are discussed, including human perceptions, mental health problems, evacuation, panic, rumors, disaster relief, religious beliefs, and longer-term social changes. Attention is also given to the effects of volcanic hazards on agriculture and other forms of economic activity. Throughout the book suggestions are made indicating ways in which casualties and damage may be reduced.
- OSTI ID:
- 7057586
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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AGRICULTURE
ASHES
DAMAGE
DISASTERS
EARTHQUAKES
ELECTRIC DISCHARGES
EMERGENCY PLANS
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
GRAVITY WAVES
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
HUMAN POPULATIONS
INDUSTRY
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
LAVA
LIGHTNING
MENTAL DISORDERS
POPULATIONS
RESIDUES
SEISMIC EFFECTS
SEISMIC EVENTS
SHOCK WAVES
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
SOCIOLOGY
TSUNAMIS
VOLCANOES
WATER WAVES