Earth and Atmospheric Disasters Management Natural and Man Made 1st Edition by Navale Pandharinath, C K Rajan ISBN 1441665293 9781441665294

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ISBN 10: 1441665293 
ISBN 13: 9781441665294
Author: Navale Pandharinath, C K Rajan 

In recent decades it is observed there is a rise in disasters all over the world and attributed to global warming and climate change. In order to reduce the adverse effect of natural disaster events and to educate the people over the world how to minimize the losses particularly life, world body (UN) declared the decade 1990-1999 as “International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction”. As a result, the subject Disaster Management is being introduced in university syllabus. The present book designed to serve as a text book/reference book for various courses in various educational curriculums. It meets both the needs of teachers, professionals, scientific community and Govt. executives.

Earth and Atmospheric Disasters Management Natural and Man Made 1st Table of contents:

• Chapter 1: Disaster Management Plan (DMP) – General

  • What is Disaster Management?
  • Phases of Disaster Management (Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery)
  • Concepts of Hazard, Vulnerability, Risk
  • Historical Overview of Disasters
  • Importance of Disaster Management

• Chapter 2: Cyclones and their Hazard Potential

  • Classification of Low-Pressure Systems
  • Statistics of Cyclonic Storms (often with a focus on Indian Seas)
  • Movement of Cyclones
  • Storm Surges
  • Associated Hazards (Wind, Rainfall, Flooding)

• Chapter 3: India Meteorological Department and Cyclone Warnings in India

  • Role of IMD in Disaster Management
  • Cyclone Warning System in India
  • Modern Techniques for Cyclone Detection (Radar, Satellite)
  • Communication of Warnings

• Chapter 4: Cyclones Disaster Management – Plan

  • Hazard Potentials Associated with Cyclones
  • Vulnerability Reduction Measures
  • Preparedness and Response Strategies for Cyclones
  • Do’s and Don’ts During Cyclones

• Chapter 5: Action Plan for Cyclone Disaster Management

  • Detailed Action Plans at various levels (e.g., community, district, state)
  • Evacuation Procedures
  • Relief and Rehabilitation

• Chapter 6: Role of Different Institutions in Natural Disaster Management

  • National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
  • National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
  • Role of Central and State Governments
  • Role of NGOs, Red Cross, Local Authorities

• Chapter 7: The Role of Defence and Other Services in Disaster Management

  • Role of Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Medical and Health Services
  • Police and Civil Defence

• Chapter 8: Floods

  • Causes and Types of Floods
  • Flood Hazards and Impacts
  • Flood Forecasting and Warning Systems
  • Flood Control and Management Measures

• Chapter 9: Drought

  • Definition and Types of Drought
  • Impacts of Drought (Economic, Environmental, Social)
  • Drought Monitoring and Early Warning
  • Drought Mitigation and Management Strategies

• Chapter 10: Earthquakes

  • Causes and Mechanisms of Earthquakes
  • Seismic Zones (often with a focus on India)
  • Hazards Associated with Earthquakes (Ground Shaking, Landslides, Liquefaction, Tsunami)
  • Earthquake Resistant Construction
  • Earthquake Preparedness and Response

• Chapter 11: Hazards Associated with Convective Clouds

  • Thunderstorms, Hailstorms, Lightning
  • Dust Storms, Snow Storms
  • Local Severe Storms (Andhi, Kalbaisakhi)
  • Tornadoes, Waterspouts
  • Cold Waves and Heat Waves

• Chapter 12: Environmental Pollution

  • Air Pollution
  • Water Pollution
  • Soil Pollution
  • Noise Pollution
  • Pollution Standards and Regulations
  • Smog, Acid Rains, Global Warming and Consequences

• Chapter 13: Aviation Hazards and Safety Measures

  • Meteorological Hazards to Aviation
  • Safety Measures and Regulations in Aviation

• Chapter 14: Modern Aids of Communication and Detection

  • Role of Satellites in Disaster Monitoring
  • Radar and its Use in Detection (Cyclones, Tornadoes)
  • Communication Technologies for Disaster Management

• Chapter 15: A Glance at Disaster Management Act 2005 (India)

  • Key Provisions of the Act
  • Institutional Framework established by the Act

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