Conference presentation
Natural hazards and ancient societies
International Geological Congress (IGC), 34th (Brisbane, Australia, 05-Aug-2012 - 10-Aug-2012)
International Union of Geological Sciences
2012
Abstract
This session addresses multidisciplinary approaches to understanding natural hazards and human culture change during recent millennia. Key hazards are tectonic in origin (earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions) but other extreme natural phenomena are relevant. Archaeological and historical records can improve chronologies of many hazardous events, and how events affected past societies. Ancient myths and legends may provide supporting detail. It is, however, important to understand how such events get encoded in oral traditions and written records. Understanding how natural hazards affected former societies can extend our knowledge about the resilience and adaptability of modern human communities to future hazard threats.
Details
- Title
- Natural hazards and ancient societies
- Authors
- Patrick Nunn (Author) - University of New EnglandBruce McFadgen (Author) - Victoria University of WellingtonIain Stewart (Author) - University of PlymouthManuel Sintubin (Author) - KU LeuvenValentina Yanko-Hombach (Author) - Odesa I.I.Mechnikov National University
- Conference details
- International Geological Congress (IGC), 34th (Brisbane, Australia, 05-Aug-2012 - 10-Aug-2012)
- Publisher
- International Union of Geological Sciences
- Organisation Unit
- Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Centre; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99640276402621
- Output Type
- Conference presentation
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