Published March 23, 2006 | Version v1
Journal article

Role of Mass Media in the Disaster Preparedness and Sustainable Development of Society

  • 1. Geology Institute, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, 29A, H. Javid Ave., Baku 1143 (Azerbaijan)

Description

Better understanding of the causes and effects of large earthquakes can assists in mitigation of damage and loss of lives as a result of destructive natural events. Well-informed and educated population living in geological hazard-prone regions can reduce catastrophic consequences of natural disasters and guaranty the sustainable development of healthy society. A development of information service for disaster management is of importance in reduction of the disaster's consequences

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
AIP Conference Proceedings
Journal Volume
825
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 79-83
ISSN
0094-243X
CODEN
APCPCS

Conference

Title
International workshop on recent geodynamics, georisk and sustainable development in the Black Sea to Caspian Sea region
Dates
3-6 Jul 2005
Place
Baku (Azerbaijan)

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
37102821
Subject category
S75: CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY; S99: GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
EARTHQUAKES; GEOPHYSICS; HAZARDS; MANAGEMENT; MITIGATION; NATURAL DISASTERS; SEISMICITY; SEISMOLOGY; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Descriptors DEC
PHYSICS; RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT; SEISMIC EVENTS

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(c) 2006 American Institute of Physics