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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1168
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Monthly Catalogue, United States Public Documents
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1168
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Seismic Ground Motion in Large Urban Areas
Author: Giuliano F. PanzaPublisher: Birkhäuser
ISBN: 3034873557
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
The accelerated, and often uncontrolled, growth of the cities has contributed to the ecological transformation of their immediate surroundings. Factors contributing to the urban vulnerability include: lowering or rising of the water table, subsidence, loss of bearing capacity of soil foundations and instability of slopes. Recent catastrophic earthquakes highlight the poor understanding by decision makers of seismic related risk, as well as the tendency of some builders to use the cheapest designs and construction materials to increase short-term economic returns on their investment. Losses from earthquakes will continue to increase if we do not shift towards proactive solution. Disaster reduction is both an issue for consideration in the sustainable development agenda and a cross-cutting issue relating to the social, economic, environmental and humanitarian sectors. As location is the key factor, which determines the level of risk associated with a hazard, land-use plans and mapping should be used as tools to identify the most suitable usage for vulnerable areas.
Fault-Zone Guided Wave, Ground Motion, Landslide and Earthquake Forecast
Author: Yong-Gang LiPublisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3110543559
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The book covers multi-disciplinary topics in observational, computational and applied geophysics in aspects of solid earth system. The authors provide an up-to-date overview for methods and techniques in seismology, with a focus on fault structure, strong ground motion and earthquake forecast based on full-3D earth structure models. Abundant of case studies make it a practical reference for researchers in seismology and applied geophysics.
Seismological Report
Author: Characterization of Modern and Historical Seismic–Tsunamic Events, and Their Global–Societal Impacts
Author: Y. DilekPublisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 1786204789
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Earthquakes and tsunamis are devastating geohazards with significant societal impacts. Most recent occurrences have shown that their impact on the stability of nations–societies and the world geopolitics is immense, potentially triggering a tipping point for a major downturn in the global economy. This Special Publication presents the most current information on the causes and effects of some of the modern and historical earthquake–tsunami events, and effective practices of risk assessment–disaster management, implemented by various governments, international organizations and intergovernmental agencies. Findings reported here show that the magnitude of human casualties and property loss resulting from earthquakes–tsunamis are highly variable around the globe, and that increased community, national and global resilience is significant to empower societal preparedness for such geohazards. It is clear that all stakeholders, including scientists, policymakers, governments, media and world organizations must work together to disseminate accurate, objective and timely information on geohazards, and to develop effective legislation for risk reduction and realistic hazard mitigation–management measures in our globally connected world of today.
New Publications of the U.S. Geological Survey
Author: New Publications of the U.S. Geological Survey
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)Publisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Seismological Research Letters
Author: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2006: Oversight hearing: U.S. Geological Survey
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related AgenciesPublisher:
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 144
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