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Geophysical Phenomena and the Alexandrian Littoral
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 146

Geophysical Phenomena and the Alexandrian Littoral

This book presents the geomorphology and recent geoarchaeological history of Alexandria which has been repeatedly struck by natural disasters. The Coastal area offers archaeological evidence (burial sites, quarry activities and ancient building remnants), as well as geomorphological features, all revealing a complex evolution of the coastal zone.

Geophysical Phenomena and the Alexandrian Littoral
  • Language: en

Geophysical Phenomena and the Alexandrian Littoral

This book presents the geomorphology and recent geoarchaeological history of Alexandria which has been repeatedly struck by natural disasters. The Coastal area offers archaeological evidence (burial sites, quarry activities and ancient building remnants), as well as geomorphological features, all revealing a complex evolution of the coastal zone.

Geoinformation Technologies for Geo-Cultural Landscapes: European Perspectives
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 300

Geoinformation Technologies for Geo-Cultural Landscapes: European Perspectives

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2008-12-04
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  • Publisher: CRC Press

The focal main objective of the book is to constitute a meaningful linkage among research problems, geoinformation methods and corresponding applications. The research goals, related both to theoretical and practical issues, derive from multidisciplinary fields such as archaeology, history, geography, landscape planning, environment, geoinformation

Mapping Geomorphological Environments
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 247

Mapping Geomorphological Environments

Mapping Geomorphological Environments is a highly descriptive textbook providing an excellent introduction to the latest methodologies for mapping geomorphological formations in a variety of different environments. Its holistic approach seeks to provide a meaningful linkage between state of the art techniques for geomorphological mapping, including the latest innovations in geospatial applications, and advances in the understanding of the formation of geomorphological phenomena in a variety of settings and environments. The book includes: - An introduction to the processes which form geomorphological formations and how to map them. - Case studies from a variety of environments with many exam...

Geoinformation Technologies for Geo-Cultural Landscapes: European Perspectives
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 300

Geoinformation Technologies for Geo-Cultural Landscapes: European Perspectives

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2008-12-04
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  • Publisher: CRC Press

The focal main objective of the book is to constitute a meaningful linkage among research problems, geoinformation methods and corresponding applications. The research goals, related both to theoretical and practical issues, derive from multidisciplinary fields such as archaeology, history, geography, landscape planning, environment, geoinformation science, geology and geomorphology. All the aforementioned scientific areas have the spatial dimension in common, i.e. the vast amount of spatially referenced data. Their research issues can be addressed and analysed with geoinformation technology; though, the researchers should get familiar to the range of available geoinformation methods. The bo...

Natural Heritage from East to West
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 377

Natural Heritage from East to West

Cumulative global transformations, occurring daily, affect important aspects of our life. Characteristic cultural and natural heritage, including sites of priceless value, is under constant threat. There are growing pressures, of both natural and human origin, such as wars, con icts, natural or technological disasters and the effects of global climate change. These provoke the continuous degradation of many sites included in the World Heritage List. In consequence, immediate strategic measures must be taken. Natural heritage is our legacy from the past, that we inherited from our ancestors and pass on to future generations. It is vital to realize its value and protect it by all possible mean...

Urban Flood Management
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 338

Urban Flood Management

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2010-09-21
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  • Publisher: CRC Press

Along with windstorms, floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters. Although they can often be predicted, they cause loss of life, damage and destruction, as many urban communities are located near coasts and rivers. In terms of victims, floods are responsible for more than half the deaths caused by natural catastrophes. As f

From Present to Past Through Landscape
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 292

From Present to Past Through Landscape

Este volumen es el resultado de las colaboraciones científicas internacionales iniciadas o desarrolladas en el seno de una red europea de investigación, la Acción COST A27 Understanding preindustrial structures in rural and mining landscapes (LANDMARKS). Esta comunidad académica trata de contribuir a la construcción de un campo de estudios sobre paisajes culturales, interdisciplinares y socialmente relevantes.

Research Directions, Challenges and Achievements of Modern Geography
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 297

Research Directions, Challenges and Achievements of Modern Geography

This book identifies and discusses research directions, challenges and achievements in contemporary geography. It also documents the most current theoretical and methodological considerations undertaken by scientists representing various sub-disciplines of geography with particular reference to human geography. It was assumed that the thematic structure of the currently active International Geographical Union (IGU) problem commissions corresponds to the most relevant and current research directions in geography. Reflecting this assumption, the book consists of 14 chapters contributed by geographers representing 14 problem commissions of the IGU, which allows us to examine geography from diff...

Environmental Management and Governance
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 472

Environmental Management and Governance

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2014-09-16
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  • Publisher: Springer

This book deals with recent advances in coastal marine environmental management and governance. Various chapters consider new aspects of conservation, assessment of ecosystem health status, environmental survey and protection, frameworks of ocean service and governance, new applications of geo processing and GIS technology, beach management, aquaculture site selection, assessment of water quality (brine disposal and temperature dispersion from nuclear power plants), exploration and management of coastal karst, changing perceptions of dune management, advances in interpretation of sea-level indicators and real time environmental monitoring. New advances in both environmental management and governance are of the utmost importance for sustaining critical coastal marine areas. Offering such a diverse collection of works from coastal scientists around the world, who discuss many techniques and methods at the forefront of management and governance, this publication will be of interest to coastal researchers, coastal zone managers and regulatory agency personnel.