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Proceeding of 1st International Conference on Environmental Protection and Disaster RISKs (29 – 30 September 2020, Sofia, Bulgaria)
Proceeding of 1st International Conference on Environmental Protection and Disaster RISKs (29 – 30 September 2020, Sofia, Bulgaria)

Contributor(s): Georgi Gadzhev (Editor), Nina Dobrinkova (Editor)
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Education, National Economy, Supranational / Global Economy, Business Economy / Management, Energy and Environmental Studies, Vocational Education, Adult Education, State/Government and Education, Tourism, Inclusive Education / Inclusion
Published by: Национално издателство за образование и наука „Аз-буки“
Keywords: natural hazards; risks; air pollution; climate; health; water resources; human activities; biodiversity; biotechnology; GIS
Summary/Abstract: The 1st International Conference on Environmental Protection and Disaster RISKs (http://envirorisk.bas.bg/), organized by the National Geoinformation Center (NGIC) of the Republic of Bulgaria, took place on 29-30 September, 2020, in Sofia, Bulgaria. The main areas of environmental management covered by the conference are: Natural Hazards and Risks, Air Pollution, Climate and Health, Water Resources, Human Activities and Management, Biodiversity, Biotechnology for Environmental Management, Informatics, Remote Sensing, High Performance Computing and GIS for Environmental Monitoring. The Conference is based on the scientific topics covered by the National Scientific Program “Environmental Protection and Reduction of the Risk of Adverse Events and Natural Disasters” (https://nnpos.wordpress.com/). The program is approved by the Bulgarian Council of Ministers (Decision No 577 / 17.08.2018) and funded by the Ministry of Education and Science (Agreement No D01-230/06-12-2018).

  • E-ISBN-13: 978-619-7065-39-8
  • Print-ISBN-13: 978-619-7065-38-1
  • Page Count: 616
  • Publication Year: 2020
  • Language: English
Winter and Summer Variability and Trends of Modis Derived Sea Surface Temperatures for the Western Black Sea

Winter and Summer Variability and Trends of Modis Derived Sea Surface Temperatures for the Western Black Sea
(Winter and Summer Variability and Trends of Modis Derived Sea Surface Temperatures for the Western Black Sea)

Variations of Temperature over Bulgaria and their Connection with Solar Cycles

Variations of Temperature over Bulgaria and their Connection with Solar Cycles
(Variations of Temperature over Bulgaria and their Connection with Solar Cycles)

Study of One Month High Polluted Pm Event for Sofia Region

Study of One Month High Polluted Pm Event for Sofia Region
(Study of One Month High Polluted Pm Event for Sofia Region)

Satellite Data Assimilation of Air Quality Parameters in Bulgaria

Satellite Data Assimilation of Air Quality Parameters in Bulgaria
(Satellite Data Assimilation of Air Quality Parameters in Bulgaria)

Preliminary Results for the Recurrence of Air Quality Index for the City of Sofia from 2008 to 2019

Preliminary Results for the Recurrence of Air Quality Index for the City of Sofia from 2008 to 2019
(Preliminary Results for the Recurrence of Air Quality Index for the City of Sofia from 2008 to 2019)

Particulate Matter Characteristics and Atmospheric Boundary Layer Height over Sofia

Particulate Matter Characteristics and Atmospheric Boundary Layer Height over Sofia
(Particulate Matter Characteristics and Atmospheric Boundary Layer Height over Sofia)

Sensitivity to the Wrf Model Configuration of the Wind Chill Index for Sofia Region – Preliminary Results

Sensitivity to the Wrf Model Configuration of the Wind Chill Index for Sofia Region – Preliminary Results
(Sensitivity to the Wrf Model Configuration of the Wind Chill Index for Sofia Region – Preliminary Results)

Modelling of the Sulphur and Nitrogen Depositions over the Balkan Peninsula by CMAQ and EMEP-MSC-W – Preliminary Results

Modelling of the Sulphur and Nitrogen Depositions over the Balkan Peninsula by CMAQ and EMEP-MSC-W – Preliminary Results
(Modelling of the Sulphur and Nitrogen Depositions over the Balkan Peninsula by CMAQ and EMEP-MSC-W – Preliminary Results)

How Well Do the Air Quality Models EMEP and CAMS Reproduce Particulate Matter Surface Concentrations in Bulgaria

How Well Do the Air Quality Models EMEP and CAMS Reproduce Particulate Matter Surface Concentrations in Bulgaria
(How Well Do the Air Quality Models EMEP and CAMS Reproduce Particulate Matter Surface Concentrations in Bulgaria)

Cloud and Rain Water Chemical Composition at Peak Cherni Vrah, Bulgaria

Cloud and Rain Water Chemical Composition at Peak Cherni Vrah, Bulgaria
(Cloud and Rain Water Chemical Composition at Peak Cherni Vrah, Bulgaria)

Characteristics of Ultrafine PM Emitted During Gazification of Biomass

Characteristics of Ultrafine PM Emitted During Gazification of Biomass
(Characteristics of Ultrafine PM Emitted During Gazification of Biomass)

Black Sea Freezing and Winter Severity: Relation to the Temperature

Black Sea Freezing and Winter Severity: Relation to the Temperature
(Black Sea Freezing and Winter Severity: Relation to the Temperature)

Assessment of the Future Climate over Southeast Europe Based on CMIP5 Ensemble of Climate Indices – Part One: Concept and Methods

Assessment of the Future Climate over Southeast Europe Based on CMIP5 Ensemble of Climate Indices – Part One: Concept and Methods
(Assessment of the Future Climate over Southeast Europe Based on CMIP5 Ensemble of Climate Indices – Part One: Concept and Methods)

Assessment of the Future Climate over Southeast Europe Based on CMIP5 Ensemble of Climate Indices – Part Two: Results and Discussion

Assessment of the Future Climate over Southeast Europe Based on CMIP5 Ensemble of Climate Indices – Part Two: Results and Discussion
(Assessment of the Future Climate over Southeast Europe Based on CMIP5 Ensemble of Climate Indices – Part Two: Results and Discussion)

Application of Backward Trajectories and Cluster Analysеs for Study of Variations in PM10 Concentrations

Application of Backward Trajectories and Cluster Analysеs for Study of Variations in PM10 Concentrations
(Application of Backward Trajectories and Cluster Analysеs for Study of Variations in PM10 Concentrations)

Relationship between Particulate Matter and Health Indicators for Acute Morbidity in Sofia

Relationship between Particulate Matter and Health Indicators for Acute Morbidity in Sofia
(Relationship between Particulate Matter and Health Indicators for Acute Morbidity in Sofia)

Nocturnal Boundary-Layer Characteristic in a Costal Site Using Long-Term Sodar Data

Nocturnal Boundary-Layer Characteristic in a Costal Site Using Long-Term Sodar Data
(Nocturnal Boundary-Layer Characteristic in a Costal Site Using Long-Term Sodar Data)

Environmental Impact of Quarry Activities: the Case Study of a Gneiss Deposit in the Region of Blagoevgrad

Environmental Impact of Quarry Activities: the Case Study of a Gneiss Deposit in the Region of Blagoevgrad
(Environmental Impact of Quarry Activities: the Case Study of a Gneiss Deposit in the Region of Blagoevgrad)

Peniophora Proxima (Peniophoraceae, Basidiomycota): Newly Recorded for the Bulgarian Mycota

Peniophora Proxima (Peniophoraceae, Basidiomycota): Newly Recorded for the Bulgarian Mycota
(Peniophora Proxima (Peniophoraceae, Basidiomycota): Newly Recorded for the Bulgarian Mycota)

Applicability of Control Region of Mitochondrial DNA for Assessment of Turbot Populations Along the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

Applicability of Control Region of Mitochondrial DNA for Assessment of Turbot Populations Along the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast
(Applicability of Control Region of Mitochondrial DNA for Assessment of Turbot Populations Along the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast)

Open Source GIS Decision Support Tools for Wildfire and Flood Natural Hazards with Embedded Interactive Training Resources

Open Source GIS Decision Support Tools for Wildfire and Flood Natural Hazards with Embedded Interactive Training Resources
(Open Source GIS Decision Support Tools for Wildfire and Flood Natural Hazards with Embedded Interactive Training Resources)

Methodology for Calculating the Parameters of Radio Paths with Ionospheric Reflection

Methodology for Calculating the Parameters of Radio Paths with Ionospheric Reflection
(Methodology for Calculating the Parameters of Radio Paths with Ionospheric Reflection)

GIS in Crises Management Use of Smart Phone GIS Application in the Event of Natural Disaster

GIS in Crises Management Use of Smart Phone GIS Application in the Event of Natural Disaster
(GIS in Crises Management Use of Smart Phone GIS Application in the Event of Natural Disaster)

Framework for Wildfire Danger Prediction System

Framework for Wildfire Danger Prediction System
(Framework for Wildfire Danger Prediction System)

Evaluation of Sentinel-3a OLCI Ocean Color Products in the Western Black Sea

Evaluation of Sentinel-3a OLCI Ocean Color Products in the Western Black Sea
(Evaluation of Sentinel-3a OLCI Ocean Color Products in the Western Black Sea)

A Modelling System for Numerical Weather Prediction in the Bulgarian Antarctic Base Area

A Modelling System for Numerical Weather Prediction in the Bulgarian Antarctic Base Area
(A Modelling System for Numerical Weather Prediction in the Bulgarian Antarctic Base Area)

The Western Black Sea Waves 1980-2020 – Study Based on ERA5

The Western Black Sea Waves 1980-2020 – Study Based on ERA5
(The Western Black Sea Waves 1980-2020 – Study Based on ERA5)

Storm Surges Affecting the Bulgarian Coast – Study Based on 41 Years Numerical Hindcast

Storm Surges Affecting the Bulgarian Coast – Study Based on 41 Years Numerical Hindcast
(Storm Surges Affecting the Bulgarian Coast – Study Based on 41 Years Numerical Hindcast)

Seismological Analysis of the 2006 Kardzhali Earthquake

Seismological Analysis of the 2006 Kardzhali Earthquake
(Seismological Analysis of the 2006 Kardzhali Earthquake)

Seismicity Patterns Associated with Earthquakes on the Balkan Peninsula

Seismicity Patterns Associated with Earthquakes on the Balkan Peninsula
(Seismicity Patterns Associated with Earthquakes on the Balkan Peninsula)

Parameters of the Seismic Risk for Blagoevgrad Region, Bulgaria

Parameters of the Seismic Risk for Blagoevgrad Region, Bulgaria
(Parameters of the Seismic Risk for Blagoevgrad Region, Bulgaria)

Geoarchaeological Research in the Area of the Cape Shabla Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, North Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

Geoarchaeological Research in the Area of the Cape Shabla Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, North Bulgarian Black Sea Coast
(Geoarchaeological Research in the Area of the Cape Shabla Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, North Bulgarian Black Sea Coast)

Earthquake Scenarios for the City of Ruse

Earthquake Scenarios for the City of Ruse
(Earthquake Scenarios for the City of Ruse)

Complex Assessment of the Urban Earthquake Risk

Complex Assessment of the Urban Earthquake Risk
(Complex Assessment of the Urban Earthquake Risk)

Assessment of Landslide Susceptibility and Hazard along the Northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

Assessment of Landslide Susceptibility and Hazard along the Northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast
(Assessment of Landslide Susceptibility and Hazard along the Northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast)

Assessment of Empirical Relationships between Beach-Face Slope and Sediment Size Using Field Data (Burgas Bay Case)

Assessment of Empirical Relationships between Beach-Face Slope and Sediment Size Using Field Data (Burgas Bay Case)
(Assessment of Empirical Relationships between Beach-Face Slope and Sediment Size Using Field Data (Burgas Bay Case))

Assessment of Destabilizing Factors on a Potential Landslide Slope in Sofia Kettle –Example from the German Village Area, Bulgaria

Assessment of Destabilizing Factors on a Potential Landslide Slope in Sofia Kettle –Example from the German Village Area, Bulgaria
(Assessment of Destabilizing Factors on a Potential Landslide Slope in Sofia Kettle –Example from the German Village Area, Bulgaria)

An Earthquake Catalogue for Bulgaria and Adjacent Areas since 1981

An Earthquake Catalogue for Bulgaria and Adjacent Areas since 1981
(An Earthquake Catalogue for Bulgaria and Adjacent Areas since 1981)

Aggregated Tsunami Scenario for Karpathos Island

Aggregated Tsunami Scenario for Karpathos Island
(Aggregated Tsunami Scenario for Karpathos Island)

Statistical Assessment of Annual Maximum Daily Precipitation over Bulgaria in the Period 1892-2018

Statistical Assessment of Annual Maximum Daily Precipitation over Bulgaria in the Period 1892-2018
(Statistical Assessment of Annual Maximum Daily Precipitation over Bulgaria in the Period 1892-2018)

Effect of Saharan Dust Intrusions on Precipitation Chemistry in Bulgaria

Effect of Saharan Dust Intrusions on Precipitation Chemistry in Bulgaria
(Effect of Saharan Dust Intrusions on Precipitation Chemistry in Bulgaria)

PBL Vertical Structure During Extreme Wind Events at Seaside Region of Southern Bulgaria

PBL Vertical Structure During Extreme Wind Events at Seaside Region of Southern Bulgaria
(PBL Vertical Structure During Extreme Wind Events at Seaside Region of Southern Bulgaria)

Black Sea Holocene Environmental Setting in Respect of Ostrea Edulis Appearance and Loss

Black Sea Holocene Environmental Setting in Respect of Ostrea Edulis Appearance and Loss
(Black Sea Holocene Environmental Setting in Respect of Ostrea Edulis Appearance and Loss)

Effect of Organic Matter Loading on Nutrient and Oxygen Fluxes at the Sediment-Water Interface in Different Sedimentary Habitats in Sozopol Bay (Sw Black Sea): a Laboratory Experiment

Effect of Organic Matter Loading on Nutrient and Oxygen Fluxes at the Sediment-Water Interface in Different Sedimentary Habitats in Sozopol Bay (Sw Black Sea): a Laboratory Experiment
(Effect of Organic Matter Loading on Nutrient and Oxygen Fluxes at the Sediment-Water Interface in Different Sedimentary Habitats in Sozopol Bay (Sw Black Sea): a Laboratory Experiment)

Assessment of the Natural Landscapes as a Prerequisite for Environmental Risk Assessment and Preparation of Management Plans

Assessment of the Natural Landscapes as a Prerequisite for Environmental Risk Assessment and Preparation of Management Plans
(Assessment of the Natural Landscapes as a Prerequisite for Environmental Risk Assessment and Preparation of Management Plans)

Seismicity on the Territory of Bulgaria and Surroundings Recorded by NOTSSI for the Period 2017-2019

Seismicity on the Territory of Bulgaria and Surroundings Recorded by NOTSSI for the Period 2017-2019
(Seismicity on the Territory of Bulgaria and Surroundings Recorded by NOTSSI for the Period 2017-2019)

Intrinsic Oscillations of River Stream Flows Determined by ARIST Method

Intrinsic Oscillations of River Stream Flows Determined by ARIST Method
(Intrinsic Oscillations of River Stream Flows Determined by ARIST Method)

Initial Assessment of Composition, Abundance, Spatial Distribution and Hotspots Identification of Floating Macro-Litter in the Bulgarian Black Sea Waters

Initial Assessment of Composition, Abundance, Spatial Distribution and Hotspots Identification of Floating Macro-Litter in the Bulgarian Black Sea Waters
(Initial Assessment of Composition, Abundance, Spatial Distribution and Hotspots Identification of Floating Macro-Litter in the Bulgarian Black Sea Waters)

Endemic Forests in Danger: Land Use Shifts and Accompanying Impacts upon the Natural Flood Storage Reservoirs along the North Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

Endemic Forests in Danger: Land Use Shifts and Accompanying Impacts upon the Natural Flood Storage Reservoirs along the North Bulgarian Black Sea Coast
(Endemic Forests in Danger: Land Use Shifts and Accompanying Impacts upon the Natural Flood Storage Reservoirs along the North Bulgarian Black Sea Coast)

Ecological Assessment of Struma River in Pernik Region, Bulgaria in December 2019

Ecological Assessment of Struma River in Pernik Region, Bulgaria in December 2019
(Ecological Assessment of Struma River in Pernik Region, Bulgaria in December 2019)

Eco-Innovation as a Basis for Clean Production Model in the Food Industry: an Insight from Bulgaria

Eco-Innovation as a Basis for Clean Production Model in the Food Industry: an Insight from Bulgaria
(Eco-Innovation as a Basis for Clean Production Model in the Food Industry: an Insight from Bulgaria)

Assessment of the Changes in the Groundwater Recharge to Precipitation Ratio in the Recent Years Influenced by the Air Temperature and Rain Intensity Increase In The West Aegean Region Of Bulgaria

Assessment of the Changes in the Groundwater Recharge to Precipitation Ratio in the Recent Years Influenced by the Air Temperature and Rain Intensity Increase In The West Aegean Region Of Bulgaria
(Assessment of the Changes in the Groundwater Recharge to Precipitation Ratio in the Recent Years Influenced by the Air Temperature and Rain Intensity Increase In The West Aegean Region Of Bulgaria)

Rapana Venosa Rapa Whelk Responsible for Rapid Destruction of Black Sea Coastal Mytilus Galloprovincialis Littoral Reef Communities – Results from a Preliminary Study in Sw Black Sea (Sozopol Bay, Bulgaria)

Rapana Venosa Rapa Whelk Responsible for Rapid Destruction of Black Sea Coastal Mytilus Galloprovincialis Littoral Reef Communities – Results from a Preliminary Study in Sw Black Sea (Sozopol Bay, Bulgaria)
(Rapana Venosa Rapa Whelk Responsible for Rapid Destruction of Black Sea Coastal Mytilus Galloprovincialis Littoral Reef Communities – Results from a Preliminary Study in Sw Black Sea (Sozopol Bay, Bulgaria))

Remote Sensing of Oil Pollution in the Black Sea – the Mopang Case

Remote Sensing of Oil Pollution in the Black Sea – the Mopang Case
(Remote Sensing of Oil Pollution in the Black Sea – the Mopang Case)

A Stochastic Numerical Approach for Contaminant Removal in Constructed Wetlands under Uncertain-But-Bounded Input Parameters

A Stochastic Numerical Approach for Contaminant Removal in Constructed Wetlands under Uncertain-But-Bounded Input Parameters
(A Stochastic Numerical Approach for Contaminant Removal in Constructed Wetlands under Uncertain-But-Bounded Input Parameters)

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