Land degradation and land use; Drought and famines; deserts and desertification; and Groundwater over-exploitation, dryness and wildfires etc. are the major topics scientifically discussed in the present book.

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Biodiversity extinction; Deforestation and loss of biological diversity; Biotechnology and genetic manipulation; and Biosafety and CBD are the themes scientifically discussed in the present book.

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Earthquake; Volcanism; and Mass Movement Hazards are the topics elaborately x-rayed in this volume. Substantially based on the writings and research of distinguished scientists in the field, this volume will prove a dependable reference work.

Wind and water-driven disasters are frequent Phenomena a causing severe devastation the world over. The present book contains highly informative material on flood forecasting, Mitigation planning and management; tropical cyclones; and storms, hurricanes, Tornadoes, lightening and frost disasters. Environmental scientist, meteorologists and administrators will find this volume as vade mecum.