"This book presents a robust overview of remote sensing technology used to gather information on a variety of natural hazards. It clarifies how to yield spatial and quantitative data on a natural hazard, including its spatial distribution, severity, causes, and the likelihood of occurrence. The author explains several methods of attaining data and the pros and cons of each, offering a practical approach in data analysis using the most appropriate methods and software. Professionals working in the field of natural hazards, senior undergraduate, and graduate students, will find in-depth approaches and become knowledgeable in the methods of remote sensing of natural hazards"--