In <strong>Extreme Events</strong> Jonathan Nott describes the many methods used to reconstruct natural hazards from natural long-term records. He demonstrates ... » 

In Extreme Events Jonathan Nott describes the many methods used to reconstruct natural hazards from natural long-term records. He demonstrates how long-term (multi-century to millennial) records are essential in gaining a realistic understanding of the variability of natural hazards, and how short-term historical records can often misrepresent the likely risks associated with natural hazards. «