Technological adjustments to natural hazards.

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Ayre, Robert S

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Material type: Text

TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: Boulder, Colorado : University of Colorado, Institute of Behavioral Science 1975Description: x, 52 p. : illReport number: NSF-#GI-32942; NSF-RA-E-75-020; PB 252 691DDC classification:

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Subject: The use of technological systems and structures involves some mode of social organization. It is convenient to subdivide adjustments to natural hazards into six classes, according to function: 1/ protective works; 2/ land use management; 3/ warning systems; 4/ insurance; 5/ relief and rehabilitation; and 6/ modification of the natural event. This report treats adjustments in the class, protective works primarily, but all others are mentioned. This report assesses the need for further research on technological adjustments.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Australian Emergency Management Library	BOOK	363.348 AYR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		005276630
Books	Australian Emergency Management Library	BOOK	363.348 TEC (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		900044009

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The use of technological systems and structures involves some mode of social organization. It is convenient to subdivide adjustments to natural hazards into six classes, according to function: 1/ protective works; 2/ land use management; 3/ warning systems; 4/ insurance; 5/ relief and rehabilitation; and 6/ modification of the natural event. This report treats adjustments in the class, protective works primarily, but all others are mentioned. This report assesses the need for further research on technological adjustments.

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