This study explores contemporary newspaper narratives on the devastation caused by earthquake of 1926 in Padang Panjang, West Sumatra. These become crucial amid difficulty finding historical statistical data for disaster studies that depict chaotic situation natural disasters past. Historical methods and methodologies were used this to combine fragments information found newspapers, especially ...

The socio-economic consequences of the Xylella fastidiosa epidemic represent a global problem that can only be addressed through tailored, local solutions. selection public interventions is not trivial task for policy makers, as they must weigh many different interests (e.g., private profit, ecosystem services, usability, preservation and growth real estate value, amenities, land protection). p...

30 Stainlßss Steßl Focus 01/2016 Acciaierie Valbruna has come a very long way since its founding in 1925 as a small company specialising in forged equipment for use in agriculture, and after experiencing total devastation from allied bombing during the second world war. Following a rebuild and enlargement of the company’s works in the immediate postwar period, at the end of the 1950s there was ...

The steady growth in extreme weather events around the world signals that human-induced climate change is happening right now. In 2010 and 2011 we have witnessed unparalleled devastation around the world from record floods, fires, droughts, more frequent and intense tornadoes and hurricanes. In some countries, millions of acres of agricultural land have been lost due to flooding, while other co...

Abstract With the ongoing Russian military operations against Ukraine, reviewing impact of forces’ activities on environment is crucial. The topic relevant not only because devastation immeasurable, but also all data proves that wars have effects accelerate climate change. In this paper we review some environmental issues arising from aggression, and refer to previous conflicts kind. We deal wi...

The aim of the present study is to discuss one first episodes Greek War Independence that took place in Aegean Sea 1822, which ended at devastation Chios Island and defeat its inhabitants. In this framework organization campaign examined, course military operations final outcome. importance lies fact it examines events not light local history island but broader context Revolution impact had on ...