Role of Mass Media in the Disaster Preparedness and Sustainable Development of Society

Journal Article · Thu Mar 23 00:00:00 EST 2006 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2190733· OSTI ID:20800057

Seid-Aliyeva, Dinara E ^[1]

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1. Geology Institute, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, 29A, H. Javid Ave., Baku 1143 (Azerbaijan)

Better understanding of the causes and effects of large earthquakes can assists in mitigation of damage and loss of lives as a result of destructive natural events. Well-informed and educated population living in geological hazard-prone regions can reduce catastrophic consequences of natural disasters and guaranty the sustainable development of healthy society. A development of information service for disaster management is of importance in reduction of the disaster's consequences.

• OSTI ID: 20800057
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 825, Issue 1; Conference: International workshop on recent geodynamics, georisk and sustainable development in the Black Sea to Caspian Sea region, Baku (Azerbaijan), 3-6 Jul 2005; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.2190733; (c) 2006 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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75 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY
EARTHQUAKES
GEOPHYSICS
HAZARDS
MANAGEMENT
MITIGATION
NATURAL DISASTERS
SEISMICITY
SEISMOLOGY
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT