The book Environmental Hazards: Methodologies for Risk Assessment and Management by Nicholas Dalzius, translated by Salma Ami, an assistant professor at the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, has been published.
This book was first released in 2024, consisting of 704 pages, in a medium-sized format, by Shahid Beheshti University Press, and is available for 2,860,000 Rials.
The ever-evolving planet Earth serves as the habitat for humans and countless other creatures. Natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and storms have reshaped this planet, contributing to its dynamic and diverse geographical features. Studies on the frequency of these events in recent decades have confirmed their increase due to climate change. Therefore, mitigating the impacts of these hazards to adapt to human life appears essential.
In the book Environmental Hazards: Methodologies for Risk Assessment and Management, methods for identifying and assessing the risks associated with these hazards are examined. This work is one of the most comprehensive resources in the field of natural and human-made hazards, drawing on the expertise of scientists from various disciplines. Divided into five sections, the book aims to describe the processes of hazard occurrence based on measurable indicators, explain methods for estimating hazard intensity, and rank risk levels. The first section discusses general concepts and the scope of environmental hazards, while the second section focuses on the methodology for studying climatic hazards. The third section addresses biophysical hazards, such as frost and heatwaves. The fourth section introduces methods for understanding geophysical hazards, and the fifth section is dedicated to climate change and the impact of climatic extremes.
This book is the result of extensive studies encompassing all scientific fields related to various hazards, including meteorology, geology, geography, environmental science, medicine, biology, remote sensing, and more. Each chapter examines the characteristics of hazards separately, introduces common vulnerability and exposure indicators, and analyzes them through case studies tailored to the geographical context of specific locations. This approach enables researchers to gain a solid understanding of concepts such as vulnerability, exposure, and risk, as well as to become familiar with databases and software tools available for estimating hazards and risks for each type of hazard. The ultimate goal of this work is to propose structural and non-structural solutions to mitigate risk impacts and enhance adaptability, which are elaborated through practical examples. By focusing on the methodology of natural and human-made hazards, the authors provide a foundation for acquiring knowledge on identifying and formulating strategies to address risk and manage it effectively. This resource is tailored for specialists, graduate and doctoral students, experts, and managers seeking to deepen their expertise in risk assessment and management.
Students and enthusiasts can purchase the book from the sales office of Shahid Beheshti University’s Scientific Publications Center, located on the ground floor of the Information Technology (IT) Building, or order it online through the center’s website. Additionally, the electronic version of the book is available for purchase on the “Fidibo” and “Taghche” platforms.