España, territorio de riesgo
ISSN: 1132-9157
Year of publication: 2009
Volume: 17
Issue: 3
Pages: 242-253
Type: Article
More publications in: Enseñanza de las ciencias de la tierra: Revista de la Asociación Española para la Enseñanza de las Ciencias de la Tierra
Abstract
The study of natural risks has turned into one of the star topics into Earth´s sciences. The occurrence of natural disasters with world impact, happened in the last decade, has favored the development of investigations on natural risks. Important conceptual and work method changes have been experienced in risk analysis, as well as the appearance of a field of application of studies and investigations on natural risks, in relation with the promulgation of urban development and territorial laws that forces to the incorporation of reports and cartography of risks in the development of new land uses.