Every year, millions of earthquakes occur all over the Earth; most of them go unnoticed by humans. However, some can be catastrophic for a community or even for an entire society, causing human, material, economic, and environmental losses. These impacts can be limited if we are all well-informed, if we understand the natural phenomenon of earthquakes, and if we know the protective measures.
In the book "Earthquakes and Humanity," scientists from different disciplines develop topics related to earthquakes and provide advice and guidelines for our protection.
With references to powerful earthquakes, sketches, and photographs, issues such as the genesis of earthquakes, their impacts, safe constructions, protective measures, and the restoration and reconstruction of earthquake-stricken areas are described.