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The East Japan earthquake and tsunami is the one of the most devastated disasters, Japan has experienced after the World War II. Due to its scale, diversity and nature, the recovery lessons will be quite extensive and dynamic. The earthquake has damaged significantly the educational facilities in all three hardest hit prefectures: Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima. There are different issues related to post disaster recovery. Evacuation behavior, communication, ...
We are becoming increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters. Disaster Management is therefore an important topic for all, from high school students to researchers. Disaster data in recent years show increasing trends in physical, social and economic impacts. While a global perspective of disaster management is necessary, it is also important to emphasize local solutions. This book targets some of the key issues of disaster management, focusing on innovative ...