Environmental Changes and Natural Disasters

The present book encapsulates the multidisciplinary nature of the environment, focusing on public awareness case studies, current environmental issues, and natural changes. The publication delves into disaster management, mitigation, and the application of Remote Sensing and GIS in environmental changes and disaster management. It also includes drawing up a long-term policy to address the challenges of environmental pollution and disaster management. The book emphasizes other significant environmental issues, such as environmental impact assessment studies, environmental health hazards, and ecological consequences related to the inter-linking of rivers in India. The publication covers natural disasters, including landslides, floods, flood control, earthquakes, and tsunamis. This book is beneficial for students and researchers from various disciplines, including biology, microbiology, environment, ecology, pedology, geology, geography, hydrology, remote sensing experts, social sciences, and more, who have an interest in the environment and disaster management. The entire book is divided into two parts, comprising of 30 chapters. Part I focuses on environmental changes, their causes, impacts, and assessment, while Part II highlights natural disasters, mitigation, and management, along with other related aspects.