Released as part of the International Hydrology Series, a collaborative publishing programme between UNESCO/IHP and the Cambridge University Press, this book gives a theoretical and practical analysis of tropical glaciology including a useful definition of tropical glacier-climate regimes and the analysis of the main glaciological key variables.
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The report provides an overview of the activities of the IHP Council and its subsidiary organs. The strategic plan of IHP-VI (2002-2007) is presented, as are the relevant recommendations of the Council to the 31st session of the UNESCO General Conference.
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By B. Voituriez and G. Jacques
New UNESCO-IOC publication
El Niño, caprice of the heavens, scapegoat for every calamity? The book proposes a tour of the Earth's climate machine to understand one of its normal but extreme components. Also published in French and Spanish.
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By G. Cambers
Coping with Beach Erosion is a practical guide for beach users, builders and homeowners as well as other coastal stakeholders. It provides expert advice concerning the dangers to consider when buying property in erosion-prone beach areas.
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