The collection of articles includes the proceedings of report submitted to the international scientific-practical conference «Analysis, prediction and management of natural risks in the modern world (GEORISK–2015)» held in Moscow, October 12–14, 2015. 

The reports deal with the following topics: the study and forecasting of natural hazards based on the variability of natural and anthropogenic factors; development of systems for monitoring natural hazards and the establishment of early warning systems for emergencies; assessment and management of natural risks, engineering protection of territories and the development of regulatory documents; specific of natural processes in the Arctic zone and of permafrost regions.

The book is intended for governmental bodies, insurance companies, builders, designers, surveyors and researches engaged in the problems of prediction, assessment and management of natural and technological risk.