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Preventing and Mitigating Natural Disasters
http://www.wmo.int/pages/publications/showcase/documents/WMO993.pdf
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This report highlights the importance of developing and sharing information on natural hazards, ensuring that the disaster-management community, decision-makers and the public understand the risks posed by these hazards and recognize the onset of hazardous weather and its impact on safety and survival procedures.
Intended for grade levels:
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
  • College (15-16)
  • Graduate / Professional
  • Informal
  • General public
Type of resource:
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
    • Report
Subject:
  • Environmental science
  • Natural hazards
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2006 World Meteorology Organization
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-010-440
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: World Meteorological Organization