Natural Disasters in the Himalaya: Case Studies, Impacts, and Responses
暫譯: 喜馬拉雅山的自然災害：案例研究、影響與應對
Sati, Vishwambhar Prasad
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商品描述
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of natural disasters--both terrestrial and hydrological--specifically within the Himalayan region. Spanning 13 chapters, it delves into key aspects of disaster management, from foundational concepts to rehabilitation policies. The book begins with an introduction to disaster classification, followed by an in-depth exploration of various terrestrial disasters, including earthquakes, and geohydrological disasters, illustrated through case studies of four significant events that occurred in different parts of the Central Himalaya. Further chapters focus on landslide disasters, the variability of rainfall patterns, and the increasing prevalence of forest fires. The book also examines the impact of cloudburst and glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF)-triggered disasters, which have become more frequent and severe due to climate change and anthropogenic global warming. Through a scientific approach, the text highlights the interplay between environmental changes and disaster occurrences, presenting data, case studies, and analytical insights. This book is an essential resource for students, researchers, academicians, policymakers, and disaster management professionals. It offers critical perspectives on disaster preparedness, response strategies, and long-term resilience planning for one of the most fragile and ecologically significant mountain systems in the world--the Himalaya.
商品描述(中文翻譯)
本書對自然災害進行了全面的分析，涵蓋了陸地和水文災害，特別是在喜馬拉雅地區。全書共分為13章，深入探討災害管理的關鍵方面，從基礎概念到復建政策。書中首先介紹了災害分類，接著深入探討各種陸地災害，包括地震，以及地質水文災害，並通過四個在中喜馬拉雅不同地區發生的重要事件的案例研究進行說明。後續章節專注於山崩災害、降雨模式的變異性以及森林火災的日益頻繁。書中還檢視了因雲爆和冰川湖溢洪（GLOF）引發的災害影響，這些災害因氣候變遷和人為全球暖化而變得更加頻繁和嚴重。通過科學的方法，文本強調了環境變化與災害發生之間的相互作用，並呈現數據、案例研究和分析見解。本書是學生、研究人員、學者、政策制定者和災害管理專業人士的重要資源。它提供了對災害準備、應對策略和長期韌性規劃的關鍵視角，針對世界上最脆弱且生態意義重大的山系之一——喜馬拉雅山。
作者簡介
Vishwambhar Prasad Sati, born in 1966, holds a Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) and Ph.D. degrees, currently serving as a Senior Professor of Geography and Resource Management and Dean of Faculty, School of Earth Sciences and Natural Resources Management at Mizoram University, a Central University in Aizawl, India. With nearly three decades of teaching experience, he has contributed to various higher education institutions within and outside India, including the Eritrea Institute of Technology in Asmara, Eritrea (NE Africa), the Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment in Chengdu, China, and HNB Garhwal University in Srinagar Garhwal. Throughout his illustrious career, he has actively engaged in research, holding prestigious positions as a Presidential (PIFI) Fellow/Visiting Professor (2016) 'Chinese Academy of Sciences' (CAS), Visiting Scientist (2014) 'Chinese Academy of Sciences', Visiting Scholar (2010) 'The World Academy of Sciences' (TWAS), Visiting Scientist (2012) 'Indian National Science Academy' (INSA), General Fellow (2008-2009) 'Indian Council of Social Science Research' (ICSSR), and Associate (2008) 'Indian Institute of Advanced Study' (IIAS). He is recognized as 0.5% researchers of the world and 50 top influential academicians of India. Furthermore, he has received recognition for his contributions, including a Visiting Professor Award from the Ministry of Education and Science at Lviv Polytechnic National University in Lviv, Ukraine, IMPRI India, a Best Paper Award from Natural Hazards Research (an Elsevier Journal), Best Presentation Award in the International Conference, held at Jurich, Switzerland, and the title of Senior Global Fellow from the Grassroots Institute in Canada. His extensive academic travels, spanning 50 countries and all over India, have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of diverse geographical landscapes. Additionally, he has successfully supervised more than a dozen Ph.D. scholars. His expertise lies in Natural Resource Management, Environment-Development Interface, Climate Change, Rural Livelihoods, Disaster-Related issues, and the Culture of the Himalayan region. Vishwambhar Prasad Sati has developed numerous models and action plans for environmental conservation and economic development in the fragile Himalayan ecosystems. His impactful contributions extend to more than 200 research papers and articles and over three dozen published books, establishing his academic legacy at both national and international levels.
作者簡介(中文翻譯)
Vishwambhar Prasad Sati，生於1966年，擁有文學博士（D.Litt.）和哲學博士（Ph.D.）學位，目前擔任印度艾澤瓦爾的米佐拉姆大學（Mizoram University）地理與資源管理的高級教授及地球科學與自然資源管理學院院長。擁有近三十年的教學經驗，他對印度及其他國家的多所高等教育機構做出了貢獻，包括厄利垂亞阿斯馬拉的厄利垂亞科技學院（Eritrea Institute of Technology）、中國成都的山地災害與環境研究所（Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment）以及印度斯里納加爾的HNB Garhwal大學。在他輝煌的職業生涯中，他積極參與研究，曾擔任多個著名職位，包括2016年中國科學院（Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS）總統研究員（PIFI）/訪問教授、2014年中國科學院訪問科學家、2010年世界科學院（The World Academy of Sciences, TWAS）訪問學者、2012年印度國家科學院（Indian National Science Academy, INSA）訪問科學家、2008-2009年印度社會科學研究委員會（Indian Council of Social Science Research, ICSSR）一般研究員及2008年印度高等研究院（Indian Institute of Advanced Study, IIAS）副研究員。他被認為是全球0.5%的研究人員及印度50位最具影響力的學者之一。此外，他因其貢獻而獲得多項榮譽，包括烏克蘭利維夫國立理工大學教育與科學部的訪問教授獎、IMPRI印度的最佳論文獎、在瑞士尤里赫舉行的國際會議中的最佳報告獎，以及來自加拿大草根研究所的高級全球研究員稱號。他的廣泛學術旅行遍及50個國家及整個印度，增進了他對多樣地理景觀的全面理解。此外，他成功指導了十多位博士生。他的專業領域包括自然資源管理、環境與發展介面、氣候變遷、農村生計、災害相關問題及喜馬拉雅地區的文化。Vishwambhar Prasad Sati為脆弱的喜馬拉雅生態系統開發了多個環境保護和經濟發展的模型和行動計劃。他的影響力貢獻超過200篇研究論文和文章，以及三十多本已出版的書籍，確立了他在國內外的學術遺產。
