Historical Earthquakes Tsunamis And Archaeology In The Iberian Peninsula

Author : Manuel Álvarez-Martí-Aguilar,Francisco Machuca Prieto
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789811919794

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Historical Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Archaeology in the Iberian Peninsula by Manuel Álvarez-Martí-Aguilar,Francisco Machuca Prieto Pdf

Research on historical earthquakes and tsunamis in the Iberian Peninsula has made great strides in recent years, from diverse scientific fields ranging from geology to archaeology. In addition to the famous earthquake and tsunami of 1755, which intensely affected the peninsula, researchers are conducting a growing number of surveys and case studies on seismic episodes and extreme wave events of possible tsunamigenic origin in Portugal and Spain during the ancient, medieval, and modern eras. However, the development of these studies has suffered due to a certain lack of communication among the different fields of research, which are focused on their own methodologies and interests. The aim of this book is to promote interdisciplinary dialogue by linking the results of the most recent research into historical earthquakes and tsunamis in Iberia from the fields of geology, history and archaeology. The volume, which devotes special attention to tsunamis and to events that occurred in the Iberian Peninsula before 1755, offers synthetic insights, updates, and case studies of maximum interest for knowledge of the historical seismology of Portugal and Spain.

Author : Elisa Buforn,Maurizio Mattesini
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030605884

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Earthquakes and Tsunamis in the Region from Azores Islands to Iberian Peninsula by Elisa Buforn,Maurizio Mattesini Pdf

This book presents new results and data for the 1969 Saint Vincent Cape Earthquake (Mw=7.8) and tsunami. It provides key information to access the Spanish Geophysical Data National Archive Compilation and includes data-sets that range from the Azores Islands to the Iberian Peninsula. On February 28th, 1969, a large earthquake (Mw=7.8) strokes the Iberian Peninsula and northern Morocco, producing some causalities and important damage and economic losses. In this Topical volume ten papers are published, which are representative of many contributions presented at a Workshop organized by the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain) and the instituto Geográfico Nacional (Madrid, Spain) on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the 1969 earthquake. These papers cover different aspects of communications presented at the Workshop. There are two papers dedicated to tsunamis, one to Earthquake Early Warning System, one paper on lithospheric structure, three on seismicity and a data archive, three focused on the 1969 earthquake, and one of the seismic hazard. Summarizing, this topical issue present new results on the structure, seismicity, seismotectonics, seismic hazard, and geodynamics of this complex region that extends from the Azores Islands to the Iberian Peninsula.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Earthquakes
ISBN : PSU:000049331929

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Historical Earthquakes and Tsunamis in the Corinth Rift, Central Greece by Anonim Pdf

Author : V. Santiago-Fandino,H. Tanaka,M. Spiske
Publisher : Springer
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319285283

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Tsunamis and Earthquakes in Coastal Environments by V. Santiago-Fandino,H. Tanaka,M. Spiske Pdf

This monograph is a compilation of a number of research studies presented in fourteen chapters dealing with the impact and restoration of coastal environments that have been affected by earthquakes and tsunamis. The focus is mainly on rivers, estuaries, coastal lagoons, beaches, and related ecosystems. In addition to direct impact and response due to flooding and subsequent abrasion, this publication covers physical, chemical and biological responses in coastal morphology, water quality and ecosystems and includes also topics dealing with risk reduction and vulnerability. This compilation mainly covers examples from large magnitude earthquake and tsunami events in the Indian and Pacific Ocean that are complemented with other events in Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. Comprehensive descriptions of multi-scale impacts of tsunami and earthquake events, both spatially and temporally, will help the reader to understand the complicated interactions which occur in coastal zones in order to create a sustainable, resilient environment and achieve a society with smart post-event recovery planning. This book is aimed at researchers and students in coastal science and engineering as well as at policy makers, environmental planners and coastal managers.

Author : Emanuela Guidoboni,John E. Ebel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1108462057

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Earthquakes and Tsunamis in the Past by Emanuela Guidoboni,John E. Ebel Pdf

This handbook defines the discipline of historical seismology by detailing the latest research methodologies for studying historical earthquakes and tsunamis. It describes the various sources that reference seismic phenomena, discusses the critical problems of interpreting such sources, and presents a summary of the theories proposed throughout history to explain the causes of earthquakes. Incorporating examples from a broad geographic region (including Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, central Asia, and the Americas), the text presents numerous interpretations and misinterpretations of historical earthquakes and tsunamis in order to illustrate the key techniques. The authors also tie historical seismology research to archaeological investigations, and demonstrate how new scientific databases and catalogues can be compiled from information derived from the methodologies described. This is an important new reference for scientists, engineers, historians and archaeologists, providing a valuable foundation for understanding the Earth's seismic past and potential future seismic hazard.

Author : Robert L. Kovach
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 1107410495

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Early Earthquakes of the Americas by Robert L. Kovach Pdf

There is emerging interest among researchers from various subject areas in understanding the interplay of earthquake and volcanic occurrences, archaeology and history through the discipline of archaeoseismology. This book focuses on the historical earthquakes of North and South America, and describes the effects of those earthquakes, using illustrated examples of recent structural damage at archaeological sites.

Author : Richard A Freund
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781442208841

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Digging through History by Richard A Freund Pdf

Digging through History follows rabbi and archaeologist Richard Freund's journey through some of the most fascinating archaeological sites of human history—including the mysterious Atlantis, Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the long-buried Holocaust camp Sobibor. Each chapter takes readers through a different archaeological site, showing what we can learn about past religious life and religious faith through the artifacts found there, as well as what has given each site such strong "staying power" over time. Richard Freund and the research in Digging through History are featured in the National Geographic documentary Atlantis Rising, which premieres on National Geographic on Sunday, January 29, at 9/8 central. The documentary follows Oscar-winning executive producer James Cameron and Emmy-winning filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici as they investigate the myths and realities of Atlantis. Digging through History is the only book that details Freund’s groundbreaking research on Atlantis that is featured in the f

Author : Alik Ismail-Zadeh,Jaime Urrutia Fucugauchi,Andrzej Kijko,Kuniyoshi Takeuchi,Ilya Zaliapin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107033863

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Extreme Natural Hazards, Disaster Risks and Societal Implications by Alik Ismail-Zadeh,Jaime Urrutia Fucugauchi,Andrzej Kijko,Kuniyoshi Takeuchi,Ilya Zaliapin Pdf

A unique interdisciplinary approach to disaster risk research, including global hazards and case-studies, for researchers, graduate students and professionals.

Author : David Lebron
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1979808465

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Tsunamis and Earthquakes in Coastal Environments by David Lebron Pdf

This compilation mainly covers examples from large magnitude earthquake and tsunami events in the Indian and Pacific Ocean that are complemented with other events in Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula.Comprehensive descriptions of multi-scale impacts of tsunami and earthquake events, both spatially and temporally, will help the reader to understand the complicated interactions which occur in coastal zones in order to create a sustainable, resilient environment and achieve a society with smart post-event recovery planning. This book is aimed at researchers and students in coastal science and engineering as well as at policy makers, environmental planners and coastal managers.

Author : Gerasimos A. Papadopulos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Earthquake zones
ISBN : 9609499686

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A Seismic History of Crete by Gerasimos A. Papadopulos Pdf

The book introduces the geodynamics and seismicity of the Hellenic Arc and Trench region, the Minoan archaeology of Crete, analysis of the main documentary sources used, and the methodology followed to calculate historical earthquake parameters. A number of earthquake events occurring from Antiquity up to 2011 are described with the support of documentary sources in the original languages and English translation, and of instrumental records. Field geological and archaeological observations as well as pictorial material supplement the documentation. Earthquake focal parameters are evaluated and reliability scales are introduced. Associated phenomena, such as tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, seaquakes, liquefaction in soil, rockfalls and landslides, earthquake precursors and the similar are also discussed. Each one of the main historical periods of Crete, from the Minoan era up to the modern one, are examined separately.

Author : Prudence M. Rice
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780292728622

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Vintage Moquegua by Prudence M. Rice Pdf

The microhistory of the wine industry in colonial Moquegua, Peru, during the colonial period stretches from the sixteenth through nineteenth centuries, yielding a wealth of information about a broad range of fields, including early modern industry and labor, viniculture practices, the cultural symbolism of alcohol consumption, and the social history of an indigenous population. Uniting these perspectives, Vintage Moquegua draws on a trove of field research from more than 130 wineries in the Moquegua Valley. As Prudence Rice walked the remnants of wine haciendas and interviewed Peruvians about preservation, she saw that numerous colonial structures were being razed for development, making her documentary work all the more crucial. Lying far from imperial centers in pre-Hispanic and colonial times, the area was a nearly forgotten administrative periphery on an agricultural frontier. Spain was unable to supply the Peruvian viceroyalty with sufficient wine for religious and secular purposes, leading colonists to import and plant grapevines. The viniculture that flourished produced millions of liters, most of it distilled into pisco brandy. Summarizing archaeological data and interpreting it through a variety of frameworks, Rice has created a three-hundred-year story that speaks to a lost world and its inhabitants.

Author : Y. Dilek,Y. Ogawa,Y. Okubo
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786204783

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Characterization of Modern and Historical Seismic–Tsunamic Events, and Their Global–Societal Impacts by Y. Dilek,Y. Ogawa,Y. Okubo Pdf

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.

Author : Thomas Glade,Paola Albini,Félix Francés
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401734905

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The Use of Historical Data in Natural Hazard Assessments by Thomas Glade,Paola Albini,Félix Francés Pdf

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 particular in terms of property damage or loss oflife caused by these hazards -resulted in an increase of hazard awareness at a societal level. This increase in public awareness has often been misconstrued as an indication that natural hazards have been occurring more frequently with higher magnitudes in recent years/decades, thus causing more damage than in the past. It is still under debate, however, to which extent recent increases in damage can be related to changing frequencies of natural processes, or whether catastrophic events occur at similar rates as they always had. If the latter is the case, the reason for a greater damage can be related to dramatic population growth over the last century, with a substantial augmentation of population density in some regions. Indeed, the implications are more server in underdeveloped and developing countries, where urbanisation has increasingly occurred in hazard prone areas such as coastal zones, alluvial river plains and steep slopes, thus causing an increase in the exposure to natural hazards. Some groups of society in wealthy countries accept higher risks in order to live directly on top of a cliff or on a steep slope to enjoy panoramic views of the landscape.

Author : Nicholas Nicholas Ambraseys
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 970 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Earthquakes
ISBN : 1316347281

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Earthquakes in the Mediterranean and Middle East by Nicholas Nicholas Ambraseys Pdf

Reference volume examining historical evidence from the last 4000 years to analyse earthquakes in the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East.

Author : Julien Fréchet,Mustapha Meghraoui,Massimiliano Stucchi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402082221

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Historical Seismology by Julien Fréchet,Mustapha Meghraoui,Massimiliano Stucchi Pdf

Modern seismology has faced new challenges in the study of earthquakes and their physical characteristics. This volume is dedicated to the use of new approaches and presents a state-of-the-art in historical seismology. Selected historical and recent earthquakes are chosen to document and constrain related seismic parameters using updated methodologies in the macroseismic analysis, field observations of damage distribution and tectonic effects, and modelling of seismic waveforms.