Earth System Processes and Disaster Management
One of the fundamental goals of earth system science research is to adopt a more holistic view of the earth as a ‘system’ comprising different domains. The Society of Earth Scientists has brought out this multidisciplinary publication to emphasize the nee
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Earth System Processes and Disaster Management
Editors Rajiv Sinha Department of Civil Engineering IIT Kanpur Kanpur (UP) India
Rasik Ravindra The Society of Earth Sciences, Indira Nagar National Center for Antarctic and Ocean Lucknow India
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Preface
The Earth is a unique planet not only in our Solar System, but as far as we know, in the accessible universe. It is not just the only planet we have – it is the only living planet we know, or may ever know. Thus, it is the most remarkable characteristic of our planet. Humans are now perhaps the most geologically significant species ever. With growing population, our species is depleting water and fuel resources, causing floods and droughts, producing wastes and “greenhouse” gases – disturbing the planet’s dynamic equilibrium. Protecting the present biosphere for the advancement of human society is a responsibility of us all. Therefore, understanding th
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