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Natural Hazard Zonation of Bihar (India) Using Geoinformatics

A Schematic Approach

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  • © 2014

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Authors:
  1. Tuhin Ghosh

    1. School of Oceanographic Studies, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

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  2. Anirban Mukhopadhyay

    1. School of Oceanographic Studies, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

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  • Highlights the importance of natural hazards in development practice and growth potential
  • Takes the innovative step of using geoinformatics for natural hazards zonation
  • Establishes the relationship between open source data/software and policy formulation
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences (BRIEFSEARTH)

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Flood Hazard in Bihar

    • Tuhin Ghosh, Anirban Mukhopadhyay
    Pages 1-22

  3. Drought Hazard in Bihar

    • Tuhin Ghosh, Anirban Mukhopadhyay
    Pages 23-37

  4. Earthquake Hazard in Bihar

    • Tuhin Ghosh, Anirban Mukhopadhyay
    Pages 39-44

  5. Thermal Heat Island Effect in Bihar

    • Tuhin Ghosh, Anirban Mukhopadhyay
    Pages 45-53

  6. Conclusion and Recommendation

    • Tuhin Ghosh, Anirban Mukhopadhyay
    Pages 55-63

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 65-93
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With increased climate variability, aggravated natural hazards in the form of extreme events are affecting the lives and livelihoods of many people. This work serves as a basis for formulating a ‘preparedness plan’ to ensure the effective policy formulation for planned development. Increased demand and competition with a high degree of variability have forced people to struggle in order to prosper. Good governance and innovative policy formulation are necessary to create a resilient society. This may promote a paradigm shift in the mindset on and perceptions of natural hazards and their impacts on development and growth. This new perspective will make people more concerned about minimizing the loss of life, property, and environmental damage and directly safeguard the development process. This book presents a detailed methodological approach to monitoring meteorological, hydrological, and climate change aspects to help resolve issues related to our environment, resources, and economies in the changing climate situation.

Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Oceanographic Studies, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

    Tuhin Ghosh, Anirban Mukhopadhyay

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