This volume reflects and informs on space-based technologies for hazards and disaster research. It covers a wide range of aspects to take into account, and demonstrates the great potential of space-based technologies in supplying information in near real-time and in the application of data in detection and early warning. A wealth of case studies on various natural disasters in countries around the world further illustrates the content. For researchers, practitioners, policy-makers and advanced students in disaster or disaster-related disciplines, such as Geoinformation, Earth Sciences, Water and Environmental Sciences, Space Sciences, Disaster Management and Prevention.