Extreme Events in Nature and Society

by Holger Kantz, Volker Jentsch, Sergio Albeverio

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Significant, and usually unwelcome, surprises, such as floods, financial crises, epileptic seizures, or material rupture, are the topics of "Extreme Events in Nature and Society." The book, authored by foremost experts in these fields, reveals unifying and distinguishing features of extreme events, including problems of understanding and modelling their origin, spatial and temporal extension, and potential impact. The chapters converge towards...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:3540286101

ISBN13:9783540286103

Release Date:December 2005

Publisher:Springer

Length:352 Pages

Weight:1.63 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.2" x 9.4"

Related Subjects

Business & Investing Earth Sciences Economic Theory Economics Environment Environmental Economics Environmental Science Environmental Studies Math Mathematics

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