Buch, Deutsch, 776 Seiten, gebunden, Format (B × H): 167 mm x 231 mm, Gewicht: 1227 g
Aktueller Wissensstand zu Extremereignissen alpiner Naturgefahren in Österreich
Buch, Deutsch, 776 Seiten, gebunden, Format (B × H): 167 mm x 231 mm, Gewicht: 1227 g
ISBN: 978-3-8471-1092-7
Verlag: V & R Unipress GmbH
The knowledge of the occurrences, the causes and the consequences of alpine natural disasters in Austria are crucial for the development of suitable methods to minimise risks. Public reporting often refers to “unprecedented” natural events, but what exactly are “extreme” events? They differ greatly from the average and have a long, irregular return period. Environmental changes but also intensive use of endangered areas are seen as possible causes for extreme events. It’s challenging to predict extreme events, so potential natural hazards can easily turn into natural disasters after their occurrence. This applies in particular to highly exposed regions such as the Alpine region. This work deals with meteorological, hydrological, gravitational, glacial and periglacial and other extreme events, as well as relevant social aspects in the Austrian Alpine region.