Format:
Online-Ressource
,
v.: digital
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2007 Springer eBook Collection. Physics and Astronomy Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
ISBN:
9783540327110
Content:
Leading specialists in various disciplines were first invited to a multidisciplinary workshop funded by ICSU on the topic to gain a better appreciation and perspective on the subject of comet/asteroid impacts as viewed by different disciplines. This volume provides a necessary link between various disciplines and comet/asteroid impacts.
Content:
In 1908 an atmospheric explosion in northern Siberia released energy equivalent to 15 Mton of TNT. Can a comparable or larger NEO affect us again? When the next NEO strikes Earth will it be large enough to destroy a city? Will the climate change significantly? Can archaeology and anthropology provide insights into the expected cultural responses with NEO interactions? Does society have a true grasp of the actual risks involved? Is the Great Depression a good model for the economic collapse that could follow a NEO catastrophe? This volume provides a necessary link between various disciplines and comet/asteroid impacts.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Additional Edition:
9783540327097
Language:
English
Subjects:
Geography
Keywords:
Erde
;
Impakt
;
Soziale Probleme
;
Komet
;
Planetoid
;
Umweltfaktor
;
Naturkatastrophe
;
Katastrophenschutz
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-540-32711-0
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