Geografie 2009, 114, 332-349

https://doi.org/10.37040/geografie2009114040332

Natural hazards and risks: the view from the junction of natural and social sciences

Vít Vilímek1, Jana Spilková2

1Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Albertov 6, 128 43 Praha 2, Czechia
2Department of Social Geography and Regional Development, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Albertov 6, 128 43 Praha 2, Czechia

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