Comet/asteroid Impacts And Human Society: Interdisciplinary A
173,22 €
Tellimisel
Tarneaeg:
2-4 nädalat
Tootekood
9783540327097
Description:
In 1908, an atmospheric explosion in northern Siberia released energy equivalent to 15 Mton of TNT. Can a comparable or larger NEO affect us again? When the next NEO strikes Earth will it be large enough to destroy a city? Will the climate change significantly? Can archaeology and anthropology provide insights into the expected cultural responses with NEO interactions? Does so...
In 1908, an atmospheric explosion in northern Siberia released energy equivalent to 15 Mton of TNT. Can a comparable or larger NEO affect us again? When the next NEO strikes Earth will it be large enough to destroy a city? Will the climate change significantly? Can archaeology and anthropology provide insights into the expected cultural responses with NEO interactions? Does so...
Description:
In 1908, an atmospheric explosion in northern Siberia released energy equivalent to 15 Mton of TNT. Can a comparable or larger NEO affect us again? When the next NEO strikes Earth will it be large enough to destroy a city? Will the climate change significantly? Can archaeology and anthropology provide insights into the expected cultural responses with NEO interactions? Does society have a true grasp of the actual risks involved? Is the Great Depression a good model for the economic collapse that could follow a NEO catastrophe? This volume provides a necessary link between various disciplines and comet/asteroid impacts.
Table of Contents:
The Geologic Record of Destructive Impact Events on Earth.- The Archaeology and Anthropology of Quaternary Period Cosmic Impact.- Celestial Objects and Events in Archaeology and Popular Culture.- The Asteroid Impact Hazard and Interdisciplinary Issues.- Understanding the Near-Earth Object Population.- Physical Properties of NEOs and Risks of an Impact.- Evaluating the Risk of Impacts and the Efficiency of Risk Reduction.- Physical Effects of Comet and Asteroid Impacts.-Frequent Ozone Depletion Resulting from Impacts of Asteroids and Comets.- Tsunami as a Destructive Aftermath of Oceanic Impacts.- The Climatic Effects of Asteroid and Comet Impacts.- The Tunguska Event.- Atmospheric Megacryometeor Events Versus Small Meteorite Impacts.- Social Science and Near-Earth Objects.- Perception of Risk from Asteroid Impact.- Hazard Risk Assessment of a Near Earth Object.- Social Perspectives on Comet/Asteroid Impact Hazard.- The Societal Implications of a Comet/Asteroid Impact on Earth.- Disaster Planning for Cosmic Impacts.- Insurance Coverage of Meteorite, Asteroid and Comet Impacts.- The Economic Consequences of Disasters due to Asteroid and Comet Impacts.- Communicating Impact Risk to the Public.- Impact Risk Communication Management.- Towards Rational International Policies on the NEO Hazard.- A Road Map for Creating a NEO Research Program in Developing Countries.
In 1908, an atmospheric explosion in northern Siberia released energy equivalent to 15 Mton of TNT. Can a comparable or larger NEO affect us again? When the next NEO strikes Earth will it be large enough to destroy a city? Will the climate change significantly? Can archaeology and anthropology provide insights into the expected cultural responses with NEO interactions? Does society have a true grasp of the actual risks involved? Is the Great Depression a good model for the economic collapse that could follow a NEO catastrophe? This volume provides a necessary link between various disciplines and comet/asteroid impacts.
Table of Contents:
The Geologic Record of Destructive Impact Events on Earth.- The Archaeology and Anthropology of Quaternary Period Cosmic Impact.- Celestial Objects and Events in Archaeology and Popular Culture.- The Asteroid Impact Hazard and Interdisciplinary Issues.- Understanding the Near-Earth Object Population.- Physical Properties of NEOs and Risks of an Impact.- Evaluating the Risk of Impacts and the Efficiency of Risk Reduction.- Physical Effects of Comet and Asteroid Impacts.-Frequent Ozone Depletion Resulting from Impacts of Asteroids and Comets.- Tsunami as a Destructive Aftermath of Oceanic Impacts.- The Climatic Effects of Asteroid and Comet Impacts.- The Tunguska Event.- Atmospheric Megacryometeor Events Versus Small Meteorite Impacts.- Social Science and Near-Earth Objects.- Perception of Risk from Asteroid Impact.- Hazard Risk Assessment of a Near Earth Object.- Social Perspectives on Comet/Asteroid Impact Hazard.- The Societal Implications of a Comet/Asteroid Impact on Earth.- Disaster Planning for Cosmic Impacts.- Insurance Coverage of Meteorite, Asteroid and Comet Impacts.- The Economic Consequences of Disasters due to Asteroid and Comet Impacts.- Communicating Impact Risk to the Public.- Impact Risk Communication Management.- Towards Rational International Policies on the NEO Hazard.- A Road Map for Creating a NEO Research Program in Developing Countries.
| Autor | Bobrowsky, Peter |
|---|---|
| Ilmumisaeg | 2006 |
| Kirjastus | Springer-Verlag Berlin And Heidelberg Gmbh & Co. Kg |
| Köide | Kõvakaaneline |
| Bestseller | Ei |
| Lehekülgede arv | 576 |
| Pikkus | 234 |
| Laius | 234 |
| Keel | English |
Anna oma hinnang