Reducing the impacts of tropical cyclones during the IDNDR
In. UNESCO; World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Proceedings of the WMO/UNESCO : Sub - Forum on Science and Technology in support of Natural Disaster Reduction. s.l, World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 1999. p.150-163, ilus.
Monography
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| Desastres -Disasters-
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Responsible library:
CR3.1
Localization: CR3.1; DES
ABSTRACT
An overview is provided of the impacts of tropical cyclones and of the activities that have occurred during the IDNDR to help ameliorate these impacts. The focus is on WMO and ICSU activities and their major international activities and achievements. A discussion is provided on tropical cyclone impacts, the WMO and ICSU programs during the decade, major related research programs and efforts to reduce the impacts of tropical cyclones. An outlook for the next decade completes the essay. (AU)
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Collection:
Tematic databases
Database:
Desastres -Disasters-
Main subject:
Climate Change
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Impact of Disasters
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Cyclonic Storms
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Meteorological Concepts
Language:
English
Year:
1999
Document type:
Congress and conference
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Monography
