The human ecology of extreme geophysical events.

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Burton, Ian

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TextLanguage: ENG Series: Natural hazard research working paper ; 1Publication details: 1968Description: 33 p. : illSubject(s):

Subject: A paradox is presented in man's apparently growing susceptibility to injury from natural hazards during a period of enlarged capacity to manipulate nature. The most serious implication is that mankind appears to be little nearer the conquest of nature in its more violent and extreme fluctuations. The magnitude of the impact of rare natural events upon society is increasing in terms of real property dmage and loss of life.

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A paradox is presented in man's apparently growing susceptibility to injury from natural hazards during a period of enlarged capacity to manipulate nature. The most serious implication is that mankind appears to be little nearer the conquest of nature in its more violent and extreme fluctuations. The magnitude of the impact of rare natural events upon society is increasing in terms of real property dmage and loss of life.

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