Natural Disasters: Floods

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Synopsis
The Millers (geography, Pennsylvania State University) discuss the origin of floods, their prediction and control, floodplain management, and insurance. Floods are classified according to origin: excessive rain from hurricanes, undersea earthquakes, and wind-driven tidal waves. Also included are chapters on organizations devoted to flood problems, and relevant laws and regulations. Special attention is given to the midwest flood of 1993, the Johnstown flood (1889), the Big Thompson Canyon flood (1972) and the Susquehanna River flood (1972). A bibliography, a list of audio-visual materials, and a glossary complete the volume. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Copyright:
2000

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
291 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781576070581
Publisher:
ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
E. Willard Miller and Ruby M. Miller
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:
170
Proofread By:
170
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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