Tropical storms. Bangladesh's cyclone Aila
Description
With extraordinary footage shot during and after Bangladesh's most recent cyclone, this resource looks at the causes, impacts and management of tropical storms in an LEDC. It provides clear explanations of the physical causes of cyclones and the social, economic and environmental impacts are told through first hand accounts of those affected. It then provides examples of management strategies to reduce both the short and long term impacts of cyclones through better monitoring, prediction, disaster relief and poverty alleviation schemes.
Runtime
34 min
Subjects
- Natural disasters (84)
- Climatic changes (510)
- Cyclone damage (2)
- Ecosystem management (128)
- Cyclones (8)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
2010
Database
Alexander Street
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