Geologic Hazards

Author : B.A. Bolt,W.L. Horn,G.A. MacDonald,R.F. Scott
Publisher : Springer
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642868207

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Geological Hazards by B.A. Bolt,W.L. Horn,G.A. MacDonald,R.F. Scott Pdf

Growth of population, communication and interdependence among countries has sharpened the impact of natural disasters. Not only have calamities and miseries been given wider publicity, but the realization has grown that through rational study and foresight much can be done to mitigate these hazards to life and social wellbeing. In this book we present a summary account of hazards which nowadays are usually classified as geological: earthquakes, faulting, tsunamis, seiches, vol canoes, avalanches, rock and soil slides, differential settlement and liquefaction of soil, and inundation. The book is aimed first at the general reader who is interested in studying the history of such hazards and examining ways that risk can be reduced even if all dangers cannot be eliminated. We also hope that the book will be useful to college students in introductory courses in geology, engineering, geography, country and urban planning, and in environmental studies. We have tried to bring out for the students the problems that remain to be solved.

Author : Edward B. Nuhfer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Hazardous geographic environments
ISBN : 0933637101

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The Citizens' Guide to Geologic Hazards by Edward B. Nuhfer Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Hazardous geographic environments
ISBN : IND:30000050545965

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Geologic Hazards by Anonim Pdf

Author : Roy E. Hunt
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-03-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420052510

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Geologic Hazards by Roy E. Hunt Pdf

Geologic hazards pose the greatest threat to human safety for any geotechnical undertaking, but it is ultimately the engineer's ability to recognize and cope with these hazards that will determine the safety of life and property. Armed with Geologic Hazards: A Field Guide for Geotechnical Engineers you will be able to properly recognize, understand

Author : Steve D. Bowman,William R. Lund
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781557919298

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2016GUIDELINES FOR INVESTIGATING GEOLOGIC HAZARDS AND PREPARING ENGINEERING-GEOLOGY REPORTS, WITH A SUGGESTED APPROACH TO GEOLOGIC-HAZARD ORDINANCES IN UTAH by Steve D. Bowman,William R. Lund Pdf

The purpose of these guidelines for investigating geologic hazards and preparing engineering-geology reports, is to provide recommendations for appropriate, minimum investigative techniques, standards, and report content to ensure adequate geologic site characterization and geologic-hazard investigations to protect public safety and facilitate risk reduction. Such investigations provide important information on site geologic conditions that may affect or be affected by development, as well as the type and severity of geologic hazards at a site, and recommend solutions to mitigate the effects and the cost of the hazards, both at the time of construction and over the life of the development. The accompanying suggested approach to geologic-hazard ordinances and school-site investigation guidelines are intended as an aid for land-use planning and regulation by local Utah jurisdictions and school districts, respectively. Geologic hazards that are not accounted for in project planning and design often result in additional unforeseen construction and/or future maintenance costs, and possible injury or death.

Author : Richard E. Giraud
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Geology
ISBN : 9781557917034

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Geologic Hazards of Monroe City, Sevier County, Utah by Richard E. Giraud Pdf

Geologic hazards are naturally occurring processes that present a risk to life and property. This report provides information for the Monroe City area, in Utah's central Sevier Valley, to reduce losses from geologic hazards. Surficial-geologic mapping provides the basis on which individual geologic hazards are identified and mapped. Alluvial-fan and basin-fill deposits cover most of the map area. Other deposits consist of colluvium, artificial fill, spring travertine, and volcanic bedrock. The geologic hazards maps show where hazards may exist. The maps should be used to inform citizens and developers of potential risks and for local government officials to make prudent land-use planning decisions. The maps are general, and site-specific studies are needed to demonstrate site suitability prior to development. Typical risk-reduction methods for these geologic hazards generally include avoidance or engineering design to reduce the risk to an acceptable level.

Author : Mu Ramkumar
Publisher : New India Publishing
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Geodynamics
ISBN : 8190851276

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Geological Hazards by Mu Ramkumar Pdf

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Author : Anonim
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Hazardous geographic environments
ISBN : 9781557917867

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A Plan to Reduce Losses from Geologic Hazards in Utah by Anonim Pdf

As a result of the landslides of 2005-06, Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., approved establishment of a working group to review the land-use-regulation process in Utah, recommend improvements, and identify how and where the State could assist. The Governor's Geologic Hazards Working Group (GHWG) was established in 2006 and met regularly from September 2006 through June 2007. This report highlights some of the 2005-06 landslides, reviews the establishment and activities of the GHWG, and presents the GHWG?s recommendations for reducing losses from geologic hazards.

Author : Jessica J. Castleton,Ashley Elliott,Greg N. McDonald
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-20
Category : Hazardous geographic environments
ISBN : 9781557918499

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Geologic Hazards of the Magna Quadrangle, Salt Lake County, Utah by Jessica J. Castleton,Ashley Elliott,Greg N. McDonald Pdf

This study contains 10 1:24,000 scale GIS based geologic hazard maps that include liquafaction, surface fault rupture, flood hazard, landslides, rock-fall, indoor radon potential, collapsible soils, expanisve soils, shallow bedrock and shallow groundwater potential. Also includes a 73 page accompanying report that describes the hazards and provides background information on data sources, the nature and distribution of hazards, and possible hazard reducation measures.

Author : Michael D. Hylland,William Mulvey
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Geology
ISBN : 9781557916976

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Geologic Hazards of Moab-Spanish Valley, Grand County, Utah by Michael D. Hylland,William Mulvey Pdf

Moab Valley and the contiguous Spanish Valley comprise a popular residential and recreational area in east-central Utah. Geologic processes that created the rugged and scenic landscape of Moab-Spanish Valley are still active today and can be hazardous to property and life. To address development in areas with geologic hazards, the Utah Geological Survey (UGS) conducted a geologic-hazards investigation to provide information to Moab City and Grand County to help guide development and reduce losses from geologic hazards. This report includes maps of Moab Valley and the northern and central parts of Spanish Valley that provide information on geologic hazards to assist homeowners, planners, and developers in making informed decisions. The maps show areas where hazards may exist and where site-specific studies are advisable prior to development. The maps are for planning purposes only, and do not preclude the necessity for site investigations. Site-specific studies by qualified professionals (engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, hydrologists) should evaluate hazards and, if necessary, recommend hazard-reduction measures. Because of the small scale of the maps, some hazard areas are not shown; hazard studies are therefore recommended for all critical facilities (for example, hospitals, schools, fire stations), including those outside the mapped hazard areas.

Author : Bill D. Black,Barry J. Solomon,Kimm M. Harty
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Geology
ISBN : 9781557916334

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Geology and Geologic Hazards of Tooele Valley and the West Desert Hazardous Industry Area, Tooele County, Utah by Bill D. Black,Barry J. Solomon,Kimm M. Harty Pdf

The petrographic database consists of 705 maceral analyses, reflectance measurements, and density and porosity determinations from Utah coal samples. These data were collected by the Utah Geological Survey from 1982 to 1995. Samples were collected from seven of Utah's 22 coal fields. Coal fields sampled are the Book Cliffs (182 samples), Wasatch Plateau (262 samples), Emery (41 samples), Sego (27 samples), Henry Mountains (173 samples), Kaiparowits Plateau (12 samples), and Coalville (four samples). The data are sorted by coal-field names; within each field the analyses are arranged alphabetically by coal-bed name to facilitate comparison. The aim of the database is to provide the industry with information on petrographic properties of Utah coals. In addition, it should help the coal operators and purchasers to determine the best uses for Utah coals.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : NV Bureau of Mines & Geology
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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OF1983-07: Geology, geophysics, geologic hazards and engineering and geologic character of earth materials in the Washoe Lake area: text to accompany maps of the Environmental Series, Washoe City quadrangle by Anonim Pdf

Author : Arthur J. Merschat,Mark W. Carter
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813700670

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Geology and Geologic Hazards of the Blue Ridge by Arthur J. Merschat,Mark W. Carter Pdf

Author : Timothy Kusky
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781573564694

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Geological Hazards by Timothy Kusky Pdf

From tidal waves and sandstorms to lava flows and glaciers, natural geological processes are often hazardous to human life. This book examines the scientific principles behind these processes, explaining how and why they pose a frequent threat. Twelve chapters cover such topics as: • Earthquakes • Volcanic eruptions • Tsunami • Mass wasting • Streams and floods • Coastal hazards • Deserts, droughts, and wind • Glaciers and glaciation • Hazardous geologic materials, such as asbestos and radon gas • Natural geologic subsidence, such as sinkholes • Sudden catastrophic geologic events, such as asteroid impacts Each chapter includes an extensive list of additional resources, featuring books, journal articles, Web sites, and contact information for relevant organizations. In addition to a general introduction, the volume also contains a detailed subject index and over 60 photographs, tables, and charts. Written in a clear, engaging manner with numerous examples of famous or recent geological disasters, the Sourcebook is an excellent introduction to the topic for high school and college students, as well as a valuable resource for teachers, professors, journalists, and interested general readers. Government agencies and private relief organizations that deal with natural disasters will also find the book useful.

Author : Fred G. Bell
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003-02-27
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0415318513

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Geological Hazards by Fred G. Bell Pdf

Natural hazards cost the global economy over $50,000 million per year. Two thirds of this is spent on damage repair, the remainder represents the cost of predicting, preventing and mitigating against disasters. Man-made hazards such as groundwater pollution, subsidence and soil erosion add to this figure. Geological Hazards is the first book to consider both natural and man-made disasters in a single volume. All major geological hazards are examined. It presents a state-of-the art survey for students on civil engineering and physical geography courses, as well as researchers and practicing civil engineers. It examines methods of assessing, evaluating and combatting hazards, both natural and man-made. Richly illustrated, it views the subject from an international perspective.