<p>More than 90% of wildfires are caused by human activity, but other causes include lighting, drought, wind and changing weather conditions, underground coal fires, and even volcanic activity. <i>Wildfire Hazards, Risks, and Disasters,</i> one of nine volumes in the Elsevier Hazards and Disasters series, provides a close and detailed examination of wildfires and measures for more thorough and accurate monitoring, prediction, preparedness, and prevention. It takes a geo-scientific and environmental approach to the topic while also discussing the impacts of human-induced causes such as deforestation, debris burning and arson-underscoring the multi-disciplinary nature of the topic. It presents several international case studies that discuss the historical, social, cultural and ecological aspects of wildfire risk management in countries with a long history of dealing with this hazard (e.g., USA, Australia) and in countries (e.g., Taiwan) where wildfire hazards represent a new and growing threat to the social and ecological landscape. </p><ul><li>Puts the contributions of environmental scientists, social scientists, climatologists, and geoscientists at your fingertips</li><li>Arms you with the latest research on causality, social and societal impacts, economic impacts, and the multi-dimensional nature of wildfire mitigation, preparedness, and recovery</li><li>Features a broad range of tables, figures, diagrams, illustrations, and photographs to aid in the retention of key concepts</li><li>Discusses steps for prevention and mitigation of wildfires, one of the most expensive and complex geo-hazards in the world.</li></ul>