Natural emergencies in Kyiv oblast
Journal Title: Економічна та соціальна географія - Year 2015, Vol 72, Issue
Abstract
The article discusses the main natural emergencies that occur in Kyiv oblast and lays down the classification of natural emergencies and hazards caused by anthropogenic influence. The author provides the analysis of natural hazards, revealing their negative impact and threat to the safety of the population, society, and environment, demonstrates the basic reasons for increasing the number of emergencies, and proposes some ways to reduce social and economic losses from natural emergencies.
Authors and Affiliations
Lyudmyla Baranova
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