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Tsunamis in the World
Fifteenth International Tsunami Symposium, 1991
Inbunden, 1993
1098 kr
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estimate tsunami potential by computing seismic moment. This system holds promise for a new generation of local tsunami warning systems. Shuto (Japan) described his conversion of !ida's definition of tsunami magnitude to local tsunami efforts. For example, i l = 2 would equal 4 m local wave height, …
Prediction and Perception of Natural Hazards
Inbunden, 1993
1098 kr
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This collection of articles provides a unique overview of the state of the science in the prediction of and response to natural disaster events. The uniqueness of this volume is that it comprises more than just the physical science perspective.For each natural hazard included in this text, social …
Recent Studies in Geophysical Hazards
Av Mohammed I. El-Sabh, Tad S. Murty m. fl.
Inbunden, 1994
1098 kr
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Between 1974 and 1994 the costs of natural disasters escalated significantly. The lives of over 800 million people were disrupted and the number of catastrophes nearly quadrupled. At present, the increasing global threat of natural disasters, in spite of our increased knowledge, is ominous. With …
Tsunami: Progress in Prediction, Disaster Prevention and Warning
Av Yoshito Tsuchiya †, Nobuo Shuto
Inbunden, 1995
1643 kr
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Under the auspices of the Tsunami Commission of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics and the International Coordination Group of the International Oceanographic Commission, the IUGGIIOC International Tsunami Symposium, TSUNAMI '93 (Sixteenth International Tsunami Symposium) was held in …
Geographical Information Systems in Assessing Natural Hazards
Av Alberto Carrara, Fausto Guzzetti
Inbunden, 1995
1643 kr
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The 16 contributions to Geographical Information Systems in Assessing Natural Hazards report on GIS investigations into landslides, floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and groundwater pollution hazards. Current methods for predicting extreme events are critically discussed, the emphasis being …
Earthquake Hazard and Risk
Inbunden, 1996
1643 kr
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The papers in this text cover aspects of current research in earthquake hazard and seismic risk. They address the algorithms and methodology used in seismological applications, the reliability of these techniques with the decreasing level of probability and uncertainty associated with various …
Land-Based and Marine Hazards
Scientific and Management Issues
Av Mohammed I. El-Sabh, Srinivasan Venkatesh m. fl.
Inbunden, 1996
1643 kr
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Causes of major disasters are many and diverse, and the risks associated with them endanger human lives, property, the environment, the economy, and even the country's political and social well-being. It is clear that, with rapid population growth, environmental degradation, climate change, poorly …
Exploring Risk Communication
Inbunden, 1996
1098 kr
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Exploring Risk Communication presents a systematic planning approach to risk communication. Risk communication is seen by many as an important tool for managing technological, environmental, and natural risks. The book's goal is to improve risk communication processes in these areas between private …
Perspectives on Tsunami Hazard Reduction: Observations, Theory and Planning
Inbunden, 1997
1643 kr
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Tsunamis remain an ever-present threat to lives and property along the coasts of most of the world's oceans. This volume, comprising papers presented at the 17th International Tsunami Symposium, highlights critical advances in key areas of tsunami hazard reduction. One group of papers describes …
Hazards in a Fickle Environment: Bangladesh
Av C.E. Haque
Inbunden, 1997
1643 kr
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Presenting first-hand longitudinal research on the riverine hazards in Bangladesh, this interdisciplinary text addresses the profound significance of the societal aspects and human-geographical dimensions of natural disasters. The characteristics and nature of responses to floods and …
Vrancea Earthquakes: Tectonics, Hazard and Risk Mitigation
Contributions from the First International Workshop on Vrancea Earthquakes, Bucharest, Romania, November 1–4, 1997
Inbunden, 1998
1643 kr
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This volume contains the most relevant peer-reviewed papers presented at The First International Workshop on Vrancea Earthquakes, held in Bucharest on November 1-4, 1997. Strong earthquakes in the Romanian Vrancea area have caused a high toll of casualties and extensive damage over the last several …
Earthquake Hazard and Seismic Risk Reduction
Av Serguei Balassanian, Mikeal Melkumyan m. fl.
Inbunden, 2000
1643 kr
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This volume contains selected presentations made at the Second International Conference on Earthquake Hazard and Seismic Risk Reduction held in Yerevan, Armenia, on 14-21 September 1998. The 46 contributions from authors from over 20 countries provide an overview of the achievements and experiences …
Tsunamis in the Mediterranean Sea 2000 B.C.-2000 A.D.
Av Sergey L. Soloviev, Olga N. Solovieva m. fl.
Inbunden, 2000
1643 kr
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Annals of natural disasters have always caused common interest. Scientists and specialists of various domains, teachers, students, post-graduates, journalists .. and merely inquisitive can find useful and didactic information in such annals~ Sad experience of the natural disasters endured gives …
Drought and Drought Mitigation in Europe
Av Jürgen V. Vogt, Francesca Somma
Inbunden, 2000
1643 kr
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Drought is one of the major natural hazards, resulting in significant economic, social, and environmental costs. In Europe, water shortage is an important problem in many regions. However, despite the increasing awareness of this hazard, there is no European drought policy and institutional …
Risk Management and Society
Av Eve Coles, Denis Smith m. fl.
Inbunden, 2001
1098 kr
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Recent events like the BSE and GM food crises, and the Concorde crash in July 2000, have illustrated that large private and public sector organisations are vulnerable and can suffer from major disruption to their business. Awareness of the need to develop expertise in risk management has grown and …
Use of Historical Data in Natural Hazard Assessments
Av Thomas Glade, Paola Albini m. fl.
Inbunden, 2001
1643 kr
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Natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, floods, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and hurricanes cause environmental, economic as well as sociological problems worldwide. In recent years, greater availability of information and sensational media reports of natural hazard occurrence -and in …
Tsunami Research at the End of a Critical Decade
Av Gerald T. Hebenstreit, Gerald T. Hebenstreit
Inbunden, 2001
1098 kr
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This volume, derived from the 1999 International Tsunami Symposium, presents a unique look at the state of tsunami research at the end of the 20th century. It displays recent progress both in data recovery and reconstructions of historical tsunamis and in detail examination of recent disasters. It …
Submarine Mass Movements and Their Consequences
First International Symposium - Proceedings
Av Jacques Locat, Murgen Mienert m. fl.
Inbunden, 2003
879 kr
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Did you know that the Grand Bank earthquake of 1929 triggered a huge submarine mass movement which broke submarine cables over a distance of up to 1000 km from its source and generated a tsunami which devastated a small village in Newfoundland killing 27 people? The same happened in Papua New …
Caribbean Tsunamis
A 500-Year History from 1498-1998
Av K.F. O'Loughlin, James F. Lander
Inbunden, 2003
1098 kr
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Caribbean Tsunamis - A 500-Year History from 1498-1998 broadly characterizes the nature of tsunamis in the Caribbean Sea, while bearing in mind both scientific aspects as well as potential interest by the many governments and populations likely to be affected by the hazard. Comprehension of the …
International Perspectives on Natural Disasters: Occurrence, Mitigation, and Consequences
Av Joseph P. Stoltman, John Lidstone m. fl.
2004
2581 kr
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Reports of natural disasters fill the media with regularity. Places in the world are affected by natural disaster events every day. Such events include earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis, wildfires – the list could go on for considerable length. In the 1990s there was a concentrated focus on natural …
From Disaster Response to Risk Management
Australia's National Drought Policy
Av Linda C. Botterill, Donald A. Wilhite
Inbunden, 2005
1643 kr
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In 1992 Australia’s Commonwealth and State governments announced the introduction of a National Drought Policy adopting an innovative risk management approach, which received broad support from Australia’s major political parties and the policy community. This trail-blazing attempt and the …
Tsunamis
Case Studies and Recent Developments
Av Kenji Satake
Inbunden, 2005
1643 kr
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This book contains 20 papers reflecting the state-of-the-art tsunami research. Most of them were presented at the two international meetings held in 2003: the 21st International Tsunami Symposium, held on July 9 and 10th as a part of IUGG general assembly in Sapporo, Japan, and an International …
Tsunamis on the Pacific Coast of Canada
From Prehistoric Time to the Present
Av Alexander B. Rabinovich, Fred E. Stephenson m. fl.
Inbunden, 2037
1860 kr
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Tsunamis are among the world’s most dangerous and destructive natural phenomena. The catastrophic tsunami of December 26, 2004 claimed over 300000 lives. These numerous catastrophic tsunamis have caused a significant increase in scientific interest of this natural hazard. About 85% of all tsunamis …
Flood Risk Management in Europe
Innovation in Policy and Practice
Av Selina Begum, Marcel J.F. Stive m. fl.
Inbunden, 2007
1643 kr
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In recent years major floods have occurred across Europe causing serious damages and huge financial implications. Flood risk and vulnerability is increasing with increased frequency of occurrence of extreme events due to climate change, changes in land-use, encroachment into floodplains and …
Submarine Mass Movements and Their Consequences
3rd International Symposium
Av Vasilios Lykousis, Dimitris Sakellariou m. fl.
Inbunden, 2007
1643 kr
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Submarine mass movements and their consequences are of major concern for coastal communities and infrastructures but also for the exploitation and the development of seafloor resources. A tragic example of the vulnerability of coastal communities has been provided by the Indonesian tsunami of …
Coping with Drought Risk in Agriculture and Water Supply Systems
Drought Management and Policy Development in the Mediterranean
Av Ana Iglesias, Luis Garrote m. fl.
Inbunden, 2009
1098 kr
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Over the last three decades drought episodes have resulted in severe social problems in Mediterranean countries, receiving broad attention from the international scientific and policy communities. The experiences in the development and implementation of drought management plans highlight the …
Landslides: Theory, Practice and Modelling
Av S.P. Pradhan, V. Vishal m. fl.
Häftad, 2019
1534 kr
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This book, with contributions from international landslide experts, presents in-depth knowledge of theories, practices, and modern numerical techniques for landslide analysis. Landslides are a reoccurring problem across the world and need to be properly studied for their mitigation and control. Due …
Geohazards and Disaster Risk Reduction
Multidisciplinary and Integrated Approaches
Av Sebastiano D'Amico, Francesco De Pascale
Inbunden, 2023
1643 kr
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This book provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to addressing geohazards, with topics such as social vulnerability reduction, risk prevention, institutional preparedness, and community resilience. It also introduces new technologies to study geohazards, which is important since …
Geohazards and Disaster Risk Reduction
Multidisciplinary and Integrated Approaches
Av Sebastiano D'Amico, Francesco De Pascale
Häftad, 2024
1643 kr
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This book provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to addressing geohazards, with topics such as social vulnerability reduction, risk prevention, institutional preparedness, and community resilience. It also introduces new technologies to study geohazards, which is important since …
Landslide: Susceptibility, Risk Assessment and Sustainability
Application of Geostatistical and Geospatial Modeling
Av Gopal Krishna Panda, Rajib Shaw m. fl.
Inbunden, 2024
2133 kr
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The book illustrates a geospatial and geostatistical approach to data analysis, modeling, risk assessment, and visualization, as well as landslide hazard management in the hilly region. This book investigates cutting-edge methodologies based on open source software and R statistical programming and …
