Delves into extreme weather events, their definitions, causes, and consequences, emphasizing the importance of understanding climate change in relation to these occurrences.
Explores the crisis management of Hurricane Katrina, emphasizing the importance of preparation, response, and communication in handling such disasters.
Explores flood protection measures through a case study on the Mebre-Sorge rivers, emphasizing the importance of retention basins and control structures in mitigating flood risks.
Introduces the role of engineers in facing risks and the evolution of disasters in engineering, emphasizing the need for a scientific approach to safety and reliability.
