What hazards and disasters are likely in the 21st century, or sooner?

As we enter the 21st century, we are facing new threats and risks, which may mean we will be dealing with new types of hazards and disasters. The disasters of the future may or may not be bigger or worse, but they are likely to be more complex and require more sophistication in response and recovery...

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Main Author: Rubin, Claire B.
Other Authors: University of Colorado Boulder. Natural Hazards Research and Applications Information Center.
Format: Electronic
Language: English
Published: [Boulder, Colo.] : [Institute of Behavioral Science, University of Colorado], [1998]
Physical Description: 1 online resource (8 unnumbered pages).
Series: Natural hazard research working paper ; 99.
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Online Access: Access online
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