1. Introduction; 2. Droughts; 3. Floods; 4. Tropical cyclones; 5. Tsunamis; 6. Earthquakes; 7. Landslides; 8. Volcanoes; 9. Asteroids; 10. Extreme events over time; Appendix; References; Index.

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A textbook that describes how to deduce accurate hazard risk assessments from long-term records.

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Jonathon Nott is Professor of Geomorphology at James Cook University, Queensland, Australia.

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"An excellent introduction to the risk assessment of natural events such as floods, droughts, earthquakes and tsunamis." -- Choice

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