Engenharia das catástrofes: Entre o determinístico e o imponderável

Abstract

The catastrophic events are generally classified as natural accidents. However, a more scientific approach shows unambiguously that most of those events are highly deterministic, such that they could be predicted. Scientists should demystify a dogmatic interpretation of those events, and use their knowledge to provide precise predictions of their occurrence. Therefore, society will be able to demand from public government more effective actions to prevent the adverse effects of those natural catastrophes.