Tropical Cyclones and Associated Impacts: A Global Perspective

Tropical Cyclones and Associated Impacts: A Global Perspective provides a one-stop-shop for readers interested in the impacts of tropical cyclones, capturing the convergence of knowledge across disciplines and fields. Chapters in this book provide a coherent structure that reflects the hazards associated with these storms and their impacts on many spheres of our lives. This book is geared towards readers who have an interest in tropical cyclones, with a broad appeal to difference audiences ranging from academia to federal and state agencies dealing with these storms. Tropical cyclones are among the most destructive natural hazards, and every year they claim numerous fatalities and large economic damages due to storm surge, inland flooding and heavy rainfall, and damaging winds. Many sectors are impacted by these events, including energy, insurance/reinsurance, and public health. Features a multidisciplinary approach to the science and impacts of tropical cyclonesIncludes contributions from leading experts in the fields impacted by tropical cyclonesPresents case studies to connect the science to practical applications INDICE: 1. Overview of tropical cyclones and historical perspective 2. Tropical cyclones and flooding 3. Impacts of tropical cyclones in urban areas 4. Tropical cyclones and storm surge 5. Tropical cyclones and compound riverine / coastal flooding 6. Tropical cyclones and wind damage 7. Managing the risks associated with tropical cyclones 8. Tropical cyclones and the insurance / reinsurance sector 9. Tropical cyclones and the energy sector 10. Tropical cyclones and human health 11. Forecasting the impacts associated with tropical cyclones 12. Projecting changes in the impacts of tropical cyclones 13. Attribution of impacts associated with tropical cyclones to climate change 14. A paleoclimatological perspective on tropical cyclones

• ISBN: 978-0-323-95390-0
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 250
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2024
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés