Essays about: "land disasters"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 36 essays containing the words land disasters.

  1. 26. Analysis of Trends and Patterns of Droughts Using Satellite Data and Climate Model Simulations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Lisa Damberg; [2013]
    Keywords : drought; remote sensing; climate models; CMIP5; SPI; trends; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Numerous studies indicate that the frequency of extreme events such as droughts have increased particularly in the 20th century. Droughts are considered among the most costly natural disasters due to their impacts on crop yield, infrastructure, industry, and tourism. READ MORE

  3. 27. I vått och torrt : ett gestaltningsförslag med naturen som meddesigner

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Linn Osvalder; [2013]
    Keywords : klimatanpassning; ny vildhet; översvämning; urban; Helsingborg; H projektet; Bredgatan; dagvatten gestaltning; attityder;

    Abstract : Världen idag förväntas möta stora förändringar i klimatet. Följdeffekterna är många och leder exempelvis till havsnivåhöjningar och intensivare regn. Ökade och varierande mängder vatten i urbana miljöer är en följdeffekt av detta vilket i vissa fall leder till översvämningar. READ MORE

  4. 28. Food Secure Islands : An Analysis of the Food Security Challenges in Small Island Developing States in View of Climate Change

    University essay from Uppsala universitet

    Author : Tamas Marki; [2013]
    Keywords : SIDS; Food Security; Small Islands; Climate Change; Water Security; Vul- nerability; Samoa; Barbados; Seychelles; Sea Level Rise; Natural Disasters; Disaster Risk Reduction;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to give an overview of the situation of small island developing states and to identify key factors of their food security particularly in the context of climate change. Findings include that small islands inherently are in a different and more challenging situation attributable to limited natural resources and a lack of flexibility when it comes to using these resources. READ MORE

  5. 29. Assessment of Placing of Field Hospitals After the 2010 Haiti EarthquakeUsing Geospatial Data

    University essay from KTH/Geodesi och geoinformatik

    Author : Erik Blänning; Caroline Ivarsson; [2012]
    Keywords : Foreign Field Hospitals; MCE; AHP; Haiti earthquake; SDSS;

    Abstract : When natural disasters such as earthquakes happen, there is a need for an efficient method to support humanitarian aid organizations in the decision making process. One such decision is placement of Foreign Field Hospitals to assist with medical help. READ MORE

  6. 30. Land Sliding Analysis on Red Clay soil using Fracture Criteria

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Mohamed Riyazdeen Mavaday Guthbutheen; Yisho ji; Jin ji; [2012]
    Keywords : Slope stability; Geological disaster; Stress intensity factor; Land slide; Crack initiation; structural damages.;

    Abstract : In order to assess the safe and functional design of road ways, buildings, bridges, dams, etc. Also to protect from structural damages and geological disasters. READ MORE