Perspectives On Tsunami Hazard Reduction Observations Theory And Planning

Author : Gerald T. Hebenstreit
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401588591

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Perspectives on Tsunami Hazard Reduction: Observations, Theory and Planning by Gerald T. Hebenstreit Pdf

The promontory of Gargano in the southern Adriatic Sea represents one of the most interesting Italian coastal zones subjected to tsunami hazard. Figure la gives the geographical map of Italy; with a box embracing the region of Gargano; details of that region are in turn sketched in Figure lb. Because of the incompleteness of the earthquake and tsunami catalogues, no reports on tsunamis in this area are available prior to 1600 AD. The Gargano events have been recently revised in order to establish their reliability and to attain the phenomenological reconstruction of the tsunamis (Guidoboni and Tinti, 1987 and 1988; Tinti et. al. , 1995). This work fits the general purpose of assessing tsunami hazard along the Italian coasts and represents a continuation of a previous study, where the first quantitative description of the 1627 tsunami from a numerical modeling viewpoint was performed (Tinti and Piatanesi, 1996). The earthquake took place on 30 July 1627 about mid-day and was followed by four large aftershocks. It claimed more than 5,000 victims and destroyed completely numerous villages in the northern Gargano area, with the most severe damage located between S. Severo and Lesina. The earthquake excited a tsunami with the most impressive effects in proximity of the Lesina Lake where the most reliable contemporary chronicles report about an initial sea water withdrawal of about 2 miles and a subsequent penetration inland.

Author : David Etkin,C.E. Haque,Gregory R. Brooks
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402011795

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An Assessment of Natural Hazards and Disasters in Canada by David Etkin,C.E. Haque,Gregory R. Brooks Pdf

The problems and issues of natural hazards and disasters, both globally and in Canada, are becoming increasingly important since the costs of extreme natural events have been escalating, and significant vulnerabilities exist in Canadian society. Without thoughtful and effective mitigation, these costs and human suffering are likely to continue to increase. An assessment of knowledge, research, and practice in risk, hazards and disasters fields is a fundamental step towards the goal of prevention and mitigation. This book on natural hazards and disasters in Canada is the first comprehensive interdisciplinary publication on this subject, and is the result of a national assessment on this topic. A variety of papers from the physical and social sciences explores both the risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that can be used to reduce those risks. Audience: This excellent collection of papers is intended for academics, professionals and practitioners involved in hazard reduction activities who wish to obtain a better understanding of Canadian natural hazards.

Author : Jonathan Rougier,Lisa J. Hill,Robert Stephen John Sparks
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107006195

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Risk and Uncertainty Assessment for Natural Hazards by Jonathan Rougier,Lisa J. Hill,Robert Stephen John Sparks Pdf

A state-of-the-art overview of natural hazard risk assessment, for researchers and professionals in natural-hazard science, risk management and environmental science.

Author : K.F. O'Loughlin,James F. Lander
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401703215

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Caribbean Tsunamis by K.F. O'Loughlin,James F. Lander Pdf

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 nature of tsunamis and past effects is crucial for the awareness and education of populations at risk. Audience: This book provides a thorough, yet highly accessible review of tsunamis in the Caribbean. It is of interest not only to tsunami and natural hazards specialists at academia and governmental institutes, but also to policy makers and to the general public.

Author : Kenji Satake
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402033315

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Tsunamis by Kenji Satake Pdf

A timely review of state-of-the-art tsunami research, covering case studies and recent developments from various approaches. Provides a practical guide to improving operational tsunami warning systems and mitigating coastal hazard from tsunamis.

Author : Boris W. Levin,Mikhail Nosov
Publisher : Springer
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783319240374

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Physics of Tsunamis by Boris W. Levin,Mikhail Nosov Pdf

This second edition reflects significant progress in tsunami research, monitoring and mitigation within the last decade. Primarily meant to summarize the state-of-the-art knowledge on physics of tsunamis, it describes up-to-date models of tsunamis generated by a submarine earthquake, landslide, volcanic eruption, meteorite impact, and moving atmospheric pressure inhomogeneities. Models of tsunami propagation and run-up are also discussed. The book investigates methods of tsunami monitoring including coastal mareographs, deep-water pressure gauges, GPS buoys, satellite altimetry, the study of ionospheric disturbances caused by tsunamis and the study of paleotsunamis. Non-linear phenomena in tsunami source and manifestations of water compressibility are discussed in the context of their contribution to the wave amplitude and energy. The practical method of calculating the initial elevation on a water surface at a seismotectonic tsunami source is expounded. Potential and eddy traces of a tsunamigenic earthquake in the ocean are examined in terms of their applicability to tsunami warning. The first edition of this book was published in 2009. Since then, a few catastrophic events occurred, including the 2011 Tohoku tsunami, which is well known all over the world. The book is intended for researchers, students and specialists in oceanography, geophysics, seismology, hydro-acoustics, geology, and geomorphology, including the engineering and insurance industries.

Author : Mario Cotilla Rodriguez
Publisher : Mario Cotilla Rodriguez
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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SOME GLIMPSES OF THE TSUNAMIGENIC POTENTIAL OF THE CARIBBEAN REGION by Mario Cotilla Rodriguez Pdf

Primer libro de la temática tsunamigénica en la Región del Caribe, con un análisis de eventos mundiales, contiene un catalogo. Hay mas de 200 referencias de la temática con ilustraciones y gráficos

Author : Sergey L. Soloviev,Olga N. Solovieva,Chan N. Go,Khen S. Kim,Nikolay A. Shchetnikov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401595100

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Tsunamis in the Mediterranean Sea 2000 B.C.-2000 A.D. by Sergey L. Soloviev,Olga N. Solovieva,Chan N. Go,Khen S. Kim,Nikolay A. Shchetnikov Pdf

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 very important material for humanity. It allows us not only to understand better the phenomenon itself, but also to prepare ourselves for future cataclysms, which our "Mother-Nature" is so rich in. The book by Sergey Soloviev and a group of his collaborators represents a detailed description of tsunami waves and accompanying phenomena in the Mediterranean Sea over a period of approximately four thousand years. Sergey Soloviev, the founder and recognised leader of the Russian scientific school of tsunami researchers, was unable to see the publication of this book, passing away on March 9, 1994. However, his ample experience in investigation and systematisation of tsunami waves for the Pacific area [Soloviev and Go, 1974, 1975; Soloviev, Go and Kim, 1986] has been widely used in compiling this book. The Mediterranean coasts are the cradle of civilisation. Written accounts of past disasters in this region of the Earth are rather numerous and highly reliable. Therefore the results of the tsunami study in the Mediterranean Sea are of specific value both for the scientific community and for humanity at large.

Author : Sato Shinji,Isobe Masahiko
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789814449441

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International Compendium Of Coastal Engineering by Sato Shinji,Isobe Masahiko Pdf

The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of Coastal Engineering from basic theory to engineering practice. The authors of this book are worldwide authorities in the field. Each chapter deals with an important topic in the field of coastal engineering. The topics are of recent deep concern all over the world motivated by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, 2005 Hurricane Katrina, 2011 Tohoku Earthquake Tsunami and other natural disasters.For proper coastal zone management, a broad range of knowledge is necessary. This book provides a basic understanding of the theories behind the diverse natural phenomena within the coastal areas, such as waves, tsunamis and sediment transport. The book also introduces various coastal conservation technologies such as coastal structures and beach nourishment. Finally, coastal zone management practices in the USA, Europe, and Japan are introduced.Each chapter is self-standing and readers can begin from any topic depending on their interest.

Author : Linda C. Botterill,Donald A. Wilhite
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006-03-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402031243

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From Disaster Response to Risk Management by Linda C. Botterill,Donald A. Wilhite Pdf

An academically focused collection of papers highlighting the successes and challenges of a move from disaster to risk management in responding to drought. The book passes on the experiences gained from Australia’s trail-blazing new policy, introduced in 1992.

Author : Eddie N. Bernard,Allan R. Robinson
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 0674031733

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Tsunamis by Eddie N. Bernard,Allan R. Robinson Pdf

The world's foremost experts write about the dynamics of geophysical processes involved in tsunami generation, propagation, and inundation, along with the statistical and geophysical properties of tsunami recurrence, and their application to tsunami forecasts and warnings.

Author : Yousef Bozorgnia,Vitelmo V. Bertero
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 958 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2004-05-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780203486245

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Earthquake Engineering by Yousef Bozorgnia,Vitelmo V. Bertero Pdf

This multi-contributor book provides comprehensive coverage of earthquake engineering problems, an overview of traditional methods, and the scientific background on recent developments. It discusses computer methods on structural analysis and provides access to the recent design methodologies and serves as a reference for both professionals and res

Author : Hubert Chanson
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2004-10-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080472690

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Environmental Hydraulics for Open Channel Flows by Hubert Chanson Pdf

Environmental Hydraulics is a new text for students and professionals studying advanced topics in river and estuarine systems. The book contains the full range of subjects on open channel flows, including mixing and dispersion, Saint-Venant equations method of characteristics and interactions between flowing water and its surrondings (air entrainment, sediment transport). Following the approach of Hubert Chanson's highly successful undergraduate textbook Hydraulics of Open Channel Flow, the reader is guided step-by-step from the basic principles to more advanced practical applications. Each section of the book contains many revision exercises, problems and assignments to help the reader test their learning in practical situations. ·Complete text on river and estuarine systems in a single volume ·Step-by-step guide to practical applications ·Many worked examples and exercises

Author : Sanjay Sharma
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781443892490

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Governing Environment by Sanjay Sharma Pdf

This book comparatively analyses the federal policies and financing of India and Canada. It examines whether federalism as a system of governance is better suited to deal with environmental questions. It operates from the assumption that federalism can provide an effective solution to the emerging concerns of the environment because it essentially provides a model of disaggregated governance without any extensive and intrusive mark of hierarchy. It presents a uniquely exploration of environmental governance from this hitherto under-researched perspective, and simultaneously, in order to provide a better conceptual understanding, examines the different theories of federalism and modes of distribution of powers, authorities and functions. Given their symmetrical federal experiences, India and Canada naturally qualify as the domain of study, with both being known as twin federal nations. Issues of environment have been factorised and classified according to their critical significance in terms of policy choices. The combinatorial structure has been evaluated in terms of better federal management of environment. In the process, many new dimensions of federalism and environment have emerged, which may contribute to the critical mass of knowledge on the subject. This book makes a departure from the general mono-construction of the environment as a restricted unit of knowledge available only to a specialist. Broadly following an interdisciplinary logic of formation of idea, this study is highly relevant in generating a new perspective on environmental research. It defines environment as a system which requires careful redrafting and reworking of three structures of relationships, namely between man and environment, between resource community and the state, and between inter-governmental contestations.

Author : Robert L. Wiegel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Tsunamis
ISBN : UCBK:C072484990

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Tsunami Information Sources by Robert L. Wiegel Pdf