Italy. Natural hazards and disasters
Description
Why do communities take hold in areas prone to flooding, volcanic eruptions, and other catastrophes? This program profiles Italian cities that have suffered from natural disasters and why habitation has continued in those places. Touring flood-plagued Florence, its Arno River dam, and a Roman-style house near Pompeii, the program presents examples of how, throughout history, environmental dangers have taken a backseat to everyday human needs, until they can no longer be ignored.
Runtime
25 min
Series
Subjects
- Biogeography (29)
- Human geography (324)
- Physical geography (411)
- Urban geography (61)
- International economic relations (341)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c2002
Database
Films on Demand
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