Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309185491
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Alluvial fans are gently sloping, fan-shaped landforms common at the base of mountain ranges in arid and semiarid regions such as the American West. Floods on alluvial fans, although characterized by relatively shallow depths, strike with little if any warning, can travel at extremely high velocities, and can carry a tremendous amount of sediment and debris. Such flooding presents unique problems to federal and state planners in terms of quantifying flood hazards, predicting the magnitude at which those hazards can be expected at a particular location, and devising reliable mitigation strategies. Alluvial Fan Flooding attempts to improve our capability to determine whether areas are subject to alluvial fan flooding and provides a practical perspective on how to make such a determination. The book presents criteria for determining whether an area is subject to flooding and provides examples of applying the definition and criteria to real situations in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Utah, and elsewhere. The volume also contains recommendations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is primarily responsible for floodplain mapping, and for state and local decisionmakers involved in flood hazard reduction.
Alluvial Fan Flooding
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309185491
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Alluvial fans are gently sloping, fan-shaped landforms common at the base of mountain ranges in arid and semiarid regions such as the American West. Floods on alluvial fans, although characterized by relatively shallow depths, strike with little if any warning, can travel at extremely high velocities, and can carry a tremendous amount of sediment and debris. Such flooding presents unique problems to federal and state planners in terms of quantifying flood hazards, predicting the magnitude at which those hazards can be expected at a particular location, and devising reliable mitigation strategies. Alluvial Fan Flooding attempts to improve our capability to determine whether areas are subject to alluvial fan flooding and provides a practical perspective on how to make such a determination. The book presents criteria for determining whether an area is subject to flooding and provides examples of applying the definition and criteria to real situations in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Utah, and elsewhere. The volume also contains recommendations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is primarily responsible for floodplain mapping, and for state and local decisionmakers involved in flood hazard reduction.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309185491
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Alluvial fans are gently sloping, fan-shaped landforms common at the base of mountain ranges in arid and semiarid regions such as the American West. Floods on alluvial fans, although characterized by relatively shallow depths, strike with little if any warning, can travel at extremely high velocities, and can carry a tremendous amount of sediment and debris. Such flooding presents unique problems to federal and state planners in terms of quantifying flood hazards, predicting the magnitude at which those hazards can be expected at a particular location, and devising reliable mitigation strategies. Alluvial Fan Flooding attempts to improve our capability to determine whether areas are subject to alluvial fan flooding and provides a practical perspective on how to make such a determination. The book presents criteria for determining whether an area is subject to flooding and provides examples of applying the definition and criteria to real situations in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Utah, and elsewhere. The volume also contains recommendations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is primarily responsible for floodplain mapping, and for state and local decisionmakers involved in flood hazard reduction.
Census Information Center Program
Author: United States. Bureau of the Census
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
Earthquake Probabilities for the Wasatch Front Region in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming
Author: Working Group on Utah Earthquake Probabilities
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781557919236
Category : Earthquake hazard analysis
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
This publication presents probabilistic earthquake forecasts developed by the Working Group on Utah Earthquake Probabilities which developed 30,50, and 100 year forecasts that include combined time dependent probabilities of large earthquakes for the five central segments of the Wasatch Fault Zone.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781557919236
Category : Earthquake hazard analysis
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
This publication presents probabilistic earthquake forecasts developed by the Working Group on Utah Earthquake Probabilities which developed 30,50, and 100 year forecasts that include combined time dependent probabilities of large earthquakes for the five central segments of the Wasatch Fault Zone.
Sierra Stories
Author: Gary Noy
Publisher: Heyday Books
ISBN: 9781597142656
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Stories of characters who enlivened the SIERRA NEVADA and created the basis of many legends and tales. Features names and places of the formidable high country and lands adjoining
Publisher: Heyday Books
ISBN: 9781597142656
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Stories of characters who enlivened the SIERRA NEVADA and created the basis of many legends and tales. Features names and places of the formidable high country and lands adjoining
Mini Bake Shop
Author: Editors of Klutz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781338210200
Category : Models and modelmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Create and decorate your own mini cakes, cookies and pies with easy-peasy, no BAKE, air-dry clay. This kit includes all of the "ingredients" and instructions for rolling out clay just like fondant. Make faux flowers, stack on the sprinkles, add expressive faces, and more! Display your clay creations on a mini-cake stand or in a beautiful box to highlight your baking talents! It's a bake shop of captivatingly-cute confectionary. Includes: 8 colors of air-dry clay, Double-tipped clay tool, Rolling tool, Glaze, Glitter, Micro beads, Bead eyes, Pearls, Sequin cheeks, Mini cupcake papers, 8 Styrofoam shapes, Cake stand, Bakery box, 99 punchout decorations
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781338210200
Category : Models and modelmaking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Create and decorate your own mini cakes, cookies and pies with easy-peasy, no BAKE, air-dry clay. This kit includes all of the "ingredients" and instructions for rolling out clay just like fondant. Make faux flowers, stack on the sprinkles, add expressive faces, and more! Display your clay creations on a mini-cake stand or in a beautiful box to highlight your baking talents! It's a bake shop of captivatingly-cute confectionary. Includes: 8 colors of air-dry clay, Double-tipped clay tool, Rolling tool, Glaze, Glitter, Micro beads, Bead eyes, Pearls, Sequin cheeks, Mini cupcake papers, 8 Styrofoam shapes, Cake stand, Bakery box, 99 punchout decorations
Sew Your Own Furry Llama Pillow
Author: Klutz Editors
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781338271058
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Stitch and stuff a furry friend with a touch a personality! Everything you need is included in this kit including super soft faux fur and beautiful pre-cut patterns. Give your llama extra drama by customizing it's expression and adding a variety of trendy accessories to complete the look. With this activity kit you'll have a super fluffy, furry pet llama in no time. It's SEW "llamazing"! Comes With: Precut faux fur, 2 colors of perle cotton thread, black embroidery floss, white embroidery floss, 6 colors of felt, yarn, stuffing, 2 sewing needles with holder, traceable patterns, precut fabric backing, 8 pom-poms in 2 colors, 14 sequins in 3 colors
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781338271058
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Stitch and stuff a furry friend with a touch a personality! Everything you need is included in this kit including super soft faux fur and beautiful pre-cut patterns. Give your llama extra drama by customizing it's expression and adding a variety of trendy accessories to complete the look. With this activity kit you'll have a super fluffy, furry pet llama in no time. It's SEW "llamazing"! Comes With: Precut faux fur, 2 colors of perle cotton thread, black embroidery floss, white embroidery floss, 6 colors of felt, yarn, stuffing, 2 sewing needles with holder, traceable patterns, precut fabric backing, 8 pom-poms in 2 colors, 14 sequins in 3 colors
Klutz Maker Lab: Rocks, Gems and Geodes
Author: * Klutz Editors
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781338575729
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The colourful rocks you explore with this kit will open up the world of earth science and geology! Kick-start your very own rock collection with the 36 stones. Then use the included crystal powder and mold to grow a geode formation. Collect rocks and conduct experiments, such as a scratch test and float test, to discover their hidden properties. You'll even learn how to make your very own rock tumbler. Use the fact-filled book to keep exploring the world around you! Comes with: 36 rocks, display tray, crystal powder, geode mold, plaster, magnifying glass
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781338575729
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The colourful rocks you explore with this kit will open up the world of earth science and geology! Kick-start your very own rock collection with the 36 stones. Then use the included crystal powder and mold to grow a geode formation. Collect rocks and conduct experiments, such as a scratch test and float test, to discover their hidden properties. You'll even learn how to make your very own rock tumbler. Use the fact-filled book to keep exploring the world around you! Comes with: 36 rocks, display tray, crystal powder, geode mold, plaster, magnifying glass