Better Awareness for Better Natural Hazards Preparedness in Pakistan
Pakistan is highly vulnerable to natural disasters. It faces severe geophysical hazards (earthquakes, landslides, and tsunami) as well climate change reinforced hydro-meteorological hazards (floods, droughts, tropical storms). Poor availability and exploitation of natural resources combined with den...
Main Authors: | Awais Piracha, Muhammad Tariq Chaudhary |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
2015-11-01
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Series: | International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability |
Online Access: | http://ijbes.utm.my/index.php/ijbes/article/view/92 |
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