: Policy makers, civil defense personnel, and emergency responders.
: Reviewers from Reference Reviews note that it overcomes traditional disciplinary barriers, making it relevant not just to earth scientists but also to engineers, agronomists, historians, and social geographers. Critical Assessment Encyclopedia of natural hazards
Reviewers highlight its practical value, noting that the majority of citations are for single entries rather than the entire volume, which confirms its use as a standard reference tool for specific research needs. : Policy makers, civil defense personnel, and emergency
: Extends beyond Earth to include "universal" hazards such as asteroid impacts, solar flares, and supernovae . : Policy makers
: Covers standard Earth science events like volcanoes (lava, calderas) , earthquakes (damage, prediction) , and extreme weather (hurricanes, blizzards) .