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Moment Tensor Solutions
A Useful Tool for Seismotectonics
Häftad, 2018
1697 kr
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This book first focuses on the explanation of the theory about focal mechanisms and moment tensor solutions and their role in the modern seismology. The second part of the book compiles several state-of-the-art case studies in different seismotectonic settings of the planet.The assessment of …
Reducing Lightning Injuries Worldwide
Av Mary Ann Cooper, Ronald L. Holle
Häftad, 2019
1355 kr
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This book is a resource for understanding why Lightning continues to be a major health hazard, especially in the developing world, and equips researchers, governments, and public health advocates with the knowledge and techniques needed to reduce lightning casualties worldwide.
Seismic Hazard and Risk Assessment
Updated Overview with Emphasis on Romania
Av Radu Vacareanu, Constantin Ionescu
Häftad, 2019
2515 kr
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This book contains the best contributions presented during the 6th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering and the 2nd National Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology - 6CNIS & 2CNISS, that took place on June 14-17, 2017 in Bucharest - Romania, at the Romanian Academy and …
Global Perspective on Meteotsunami Science
Av Ivica Vilibić, Alexander B. Rabinovich m. fl.
Inbunden, 2021
1752 kr
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This book contains a collection of papers from the special issue on the global perspective on meteotsunami science, published in Vol. 106 (2) of the journal Natural Hazards. By topic, the contributions are covering overview studies, case studies of actual events, introduction of new insights into …
Global Perspective on Meteotsunami Science
Av Ivica Vilibić, Alexander B. Rabinovich m. fl.
Häftad, 2022
1752 kr
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This book contains a collection of papers from the special issue on the global perspective on meteotsunami science, published in Vol. 106 (2) of the journal Natural Hazards. By topic, the contributions are covering overview studies, case studies of actual events, introduction of new insights into …
Building Resilience for Flood Disaster in Malaka-Timor, Indonesia
Risk Perception from Human Geography
Av Apolonia Diana Sherly da Costa
Inbunden, 2024
1861 kr
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This book provides a new and different perspective on human geography as an umbrella understanding of the social science of disaster management, but it is simple to understand, where disaster-affected communities anywhere, for example in this study in disaster communities in Malacca-Timor, eastern …
Building Resilience for Flood Disaster in Malaka-Timor, Indonesia
Risk Perception from Human Geography
Av Apolonia Diana Sherly da Costa
Häftad, 2025
2188 kr
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This book provides a new and different perspective on human geography as an umbrella understanding of the social science of disaster management, but it is simple to understand, where disaster-affected communities anywhere, for example in this study in disaster communities in Malacca-Timor, eastern …
Flood Reconstruction
Palaeohydrological Approaches, Methods and Results
Inbunden, 2024
1316 kr
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Floods are among the most common and consequential natural disasters on Earth, occurring in all natural areas at all times. Yet, they often surprise us with their unexpected magnitude and the damage they cause. Terms like century and millennium floods quickly become widespread, but what do we …
Himalaya Dilemma
Navigating Risk, Vulnerability, and Resilience in Geohazard-Prone Regions
Inbunden, 2025
1752 kr
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The Himalaya Dilemma: Navigating Risk, Vulnerability, and Resilience in Geohazard-Prone Regions is a collaborative effort to explore and understand the multiple dangers the Himalayas face, including landslides, earthquakes, glacial lake outburst floods, terrain instability, anthropogenic landscape …
Navigating Natural Hazards Risk Assessment Management
Enhancing Disaster Resilience through Risk Analysis and IIoT Innovations
Av Kanwarpreet Singh, Abhishek Sharma m. fl.
Inbunden, 2026
1752 kr
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Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, and extreme weather events pose serious threats to industrial operations, leading to disruptions, infrastructure damage, and financial losses. With increasing climate variability, industries must adopt proactive risk assessment and …
Geospatial Insights
Transforming Disaster Management through Spatial Intelligence
Av Sushobhan Majumdar, Moharana Choudhury
Inbunden, 2027
2010 kr
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Geospatial Insights - Transforming Disaster Management through Spatial Intelligence will provide a comprehensive exploration of how cutting-edge geospatial technologies and spatial thinking will reshape the landscape of disaster management. This book will delve into the future of disaster …
Earthquakes and Their Impact on Society
Inbunden, 2015
1534 kr
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This book provides an integrated approach to the assessment of seismic hazards. The reduction of losses expected by future earthquakes is probably the most important contribution of seismology to society. Large earthquakes occurred in densely populated areas highlight the dramatic inadequacy of a …
1940 Vrancea Earthquake. Issues, Insights and Lessons Learnt
Proceedings of the Symposium Commemorating 75 Years from November 10, 1940 Vrancea Earthquake
Av Radu Vacareanu, Constantin Ionescu
Inbunden, 2016
2188 kr
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These proceedings include most of the available information on this major seismic event and its consequences. With an estimated moment magnitude of 7.7 and a heavy toll in terms of human and economic losses, it ranks as the largest intermediate-depth earthquake in Europe in the twentieth century. …
Earthquakes and Their Impact on Society
Häftad, 2016
1098 kr
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This book provides an integrated approach to the assessment of seismic hazards. The reduction of losses expected by future earthquakes is probably the most important contribution of seismology to society. Large earthquakes occurred in densely populated areas highlight the dramatic inadequacy of a …
Living Under the Threat of Earthquakes
Short and Long-term Management of Earthquake Risks and Damage Prevention in Nepal
Av Jörn H. Kruhl, Rameshwar Adhikari m. fl.
Inbunden, 2017
2253 kr
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This book addresses earthquakes, with a special focus on the Ghorka earthquake, which struck parts of central Nepal in April 2015. Drawing on this disastrous event, it closely examines various aspects of earthquakes in contributions prepared by international experts. The topics covered include: the …
Seismic Hazard and Risk Assessment
Updated Overview with Emphasis on Romania
Av Radu Vacareanu, Constantin Ionescu
Inbunden, 2018
2515 kr
Lägg i varukorg
This book contains the best contributions presented during the 6th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering and the 2nd National Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology - 6CNIS & 2CNISS, that took place on June 14-17, 2017 in Bucharest - Romania, at the Romanian Academy and …
Moment Tensor Solutions
A Useful Tool for Seismotectonics
Inbunden, 2018
2406 kr
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This book first focuses on the explanation of the theory about focal mechanisms and moment tensor solutions and their role in the modern seismology. The second part of the book compiles several state-of-the-art case studies in different seismotectonic settings of the planet.The assessment of …
Reducing Lightning Injuries Worldwide
Av Mary Ann Cooper, Ronald L. Holle
Inbunden, 2018
1355 kr
Lägg i varukorg
This book is a resource for understanding why Lightning continues to be a major health hazard, especially in the developing world, and equips researchers, governments, and public health advocates with the knowledge and techniques needed to reduce lightning casualties worldwide.
1940 Vrancea Earthquake. Issues, Insights and Lessons Learnt
Proceedings of the Symposium Commemorating 75 Years from November 10, 1940 Vrancea Earthquake
Av Radu Vacareanu, Constantin Ionescu
Häftad, 2018
2188 kr
Lägg i varukorg
These proceedings include most of the available information on this major seismic event and its consequences. With an estimated moment magnitude of 7.7 and a heavy toll in terms of human and economic losses, it ranks as the largest intermediate-depth earthquake in Europe in the twentieth century. …
Living Under the Threat of Earthquakes
Short and Long-term Management of Earthquake Risks and Damage Prevention in Nepal
Av Jörn H. Kruhl, Rameshwar Adhikari m. fl.
Häftad, 2018
2253 kr
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This book addresses earthquakes, with a special focus on the Ghorka earthquake, which struck parts of central Nepal in April 2015. Drawing on this disastrous event, it closely examines various aspects of earthquakes in contributions prepared by international experts. The topics covered include: the …
Geo-disaster Modeling and Analysis: An SPH-based Approach
Inbunden, 2014
1098 kr
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Through application of the Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) method, this monograph mainly focuses on large deformations and flow failure simulations of geomaterials and movement behavior, which are always involved in geo-disasters. The work covers the theoretical background, numerical …
Modern Technologies for Landslide Monitoring and Prediction
Inbunden, 2015
1098 kr
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Modern Technologies for Landslide Investigation and Prediction presents eleven contributed chapters from Chinese and Italian authors, as a follow-up of a bilateral workshop held in Shanghai on September 2013. Chapters are organized in three main parts: ground-based monitoring techniques …
Geo-disaster Modeling and Analysis: An SPH-based Approach
Häftad, 2016
1098 kr
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Through application of the Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) method, this monograph mainly focuses on large deformations and flow failure simulations of geomaterials and movement behavior, which are always involved in geo-disasters. The work covers the theoretical background, numerical …
Modern Technologies for Landslide Monitoring and Prediction
Häftad, 2016
1098 kr
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Modern Technologies for Landslide Investigation and Prediction presents eleven contributed chapters from Chinese and Italian authors, as a follow-up of a bilateral workshop held in Shanghai on September 2013. Chapters are organized in three main parts: ground-based monitoring techniques …
Flood Control Management for the City and Surroundings of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Inbunden, 2015
1098 kr
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During the past years, Saudi Arabia has been affected by particularly severe torrential rains and floods. This book presents an in-depth and all-encompassing study on the floods that occurred in the Jeddah area in 2009 and 2011, including water-flow mechanisms, state-of-the-art techniques for flood …
Groundwater Engineering
Av Yiqun Tang, Jie Zhou m. fl.
Inbunden, 2016
1643 kr
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Integrating information from several areas of engineering geology, hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering, this book addresses the general field of groundwater from an engineering perspective. It covers geological engineering as well as hydrogeological and environmental geological problems caused …
Natural Disasters, When Will They Reach Me?
Av Isuri Wijesundera, Malka N. Halgamuge m. fl.
Inbunden, 2016
1098 kr
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The expected time of impact, also known as the mean first passage time (MFPT) to reach failure, is a critical metric in the management of natural disasters. The complexity of the dynamics governing natural disasters lead to stochastic behaviour. This book shows that state transitions of many such …
Semi-quantitative Approaches for Landslide Assessment and Prediction
Av Sujit Mandal, Ramkrishna Maiti
Häftad, 2016
1128 kr
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In the present authors attempted to have a clear insight into the interworking of geotectonic, geomorphic, hydrologic and anthropogenic factors leading to landslide in the Shiv khola Watershed, the most worst affected region of Darjiling Himalaya. This book includes the parameters responsible for …
Hurricane Monitoring With Spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar
Av Xiaofeng Li
Inbunden, 2017
1643 kr
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This book discusses in detail the science and morphology of powerful hurricane detection systems. It broadly addresses new approaches to monitoring hazards using freely available images from the European Space Agency’s (ESA’s) Sentinel-1 SAR satellite and benchmarks a new interdisciplinary field at …
Earthquake-Induced Landslides
Initiation and run-out analysis by considering vertical seismic loading, tension failure and the trampoline effect
Inbunden, 2017
1316 kr
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This book sheds new light on improved methods for the study of the initiation and run-out of earthquake-induced landslides. It includes an initiation study method that considers tension-shear failure mechanism; an improved, rigorous, dynamic sliding-block method based on dynamic critical …
