In recent years, the world has seen both massive destruction caused by natural disasters and immense financial and physical support for the victims of these calamities. So that these natural hazards do not become manmade disasters, effective systems are required to identify needs, manage data, and h
Data against natural disasters
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- Publisher
- World Bank
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 342
- Category
- Library
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<P>This book provides an overview and assessment of the security risks, both manmade and natural, facing the railways and rail networks.</P> <P>Railroads face significant threats from disasters, but with situational awareness and coordinated effort these can often be substantially minimized. Transpo
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