Earth and Atmospheric Disaster Management Natural and Man-made: Natural and Man-made (Hardcover)

The present book designed to serve as a textbook/reference book for various courses in various educational curriculums.

It meets both the needs of teachers, professionals, scientific community and Govt.

executives.

Features - Environment-atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Biosphere General aspects of Disaster Management plan Meteorological, Hydrological disasters-cyclones, floods, monsoons, droughts, heat /cold waves, thunderstorms, tornadoes, dust /snow storms Geological hazards-earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, avalanches, Tsunamis Space based satellite observations to detect and mitigate natural hazards/disasters adverse effects and use in communication Radar and its use in detection of cyclones, Tornadoes etc.

Role of IMD, CWC, NGRI, NRSC, Defence/Air force, Health dept.

ministry of Navy, Redcross, NGOs and local authority General Aviation hazards and safety measures Air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution Natural Resources-air, water, soil, solid wastes Chemical hazards, Radiation hazards Disaster Management act 2005 NDMAP, NDMA, Role of central and state Govts.