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Author : Xiaojun Guo,Marcel Hürlimann,Changdong Li,Wen Zhang
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-02-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832513101
Author : Matthias Jakob,Oldrich Hungr
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 795 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540271291
With climate change and deforestation, debris flows and debris avalanches have become the most significant landslide hazards in many countries. In recent years there have been numerous debris flow avalanches in Southern Europe, South America and the Indian Subcontinent, resulting in major catastrophes and large loss of life. This is therefore a major high-profile problem for the world's governments and for the engineers and scientists concerned. Matthias Jakob and Oldrich Hungr are ideally suited to edit this book. Matthias Jakob has worked on debris flow for over a decade and has had numerous papers published on the topic, as well as working as a consultant on debris flow for municipal and provincial governments. Oldrich Hungr has worked on site investigations on debris flow, avalanches and rockfall, with emphasis on slope stability analysis and evaluation of risks to roads in built-up areas. He has also developed mathematical models for landslide dynamic analysis. They have invited world-renowned experts to joint them in this book.
Author : John E. Costa,Gerald F. Wieczorek
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780813741079
Debris flows and debris avalanches are among the most dangerous and destructive natural hazards that affect humans. They claim hundreds of lives and millions of dollars in property loss every year. These 17 papers pull together recent research into new methods for mitigating the loss of life and property.
Author : Stephen G. Evans,Gabriele Scarascia Mugnozza,Alexander Strom,Reginald L. Hermanns
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 659 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007-05-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402040375
Amongst the thematic topics discussed are global frequency, impacts on society, analysis of initial rock slope failure, monitoring of rock slope movement, analysis and modeling of post-failure behaviour, volcanic landslides, and influences of massive rock slope failure on the geomorphological evolution of mountain regions. Regional contributions include reports on rockslides and rock avalanches in Norway, western Canada, the Andes of Argentina, the Karakoram Himalaya, the European Alps, the Appennines, and the mountains of Central Asia. Rockslides and rock avalanches in the Central Asian republics of the former Soviet Union are discussed in detail for the first time in an English-language book. These landslides include the 1911 Usoi rockslide, that dammed 75 km-long Lake Sarez, and the 1949 Khait rock avalanche that may have killed up to 28,000 people. Both landslides were earthquake-triggered and both are located in Tajikistan. An additional highlight is a detailed description and analysis of large-scale artificial rock avalanches triggered by underground nuclear explosions during the testing programme of the former Soviet Union.
Author : Stephen G. Evans,Jerome V. DeGraff
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813741154
This volume documents advances in our knowledge of catastrophic landslides, providing a worldwide survey of catastrophic landslide events. It draws on South America to illustrate dramatically the impact of these phenomena on human populations. The occurrence of catastrophic landslides, including site-specific insights, is shown through six events of the past 20 years. Several other chapters focus on the mechanisms involved with catastrophic landsides both in relation to geologic factors in a particular geographic area as well as to specific geologic processes.
Author : Tim Davies,Nick Rosser
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128226452
Landslide Hazards, Risks and Disasters Second Edition makes a broad but detailed examination of major aspects of mass movements and their consequences, and provides knowledge to form the basis for more complete and accurate monitoring, prediction, preparedness and reduction of the impacts of landslides on society. The frequency and intensity of landslide hazards and disasters has consistently increased over the past century, and this trend will continue as society increasingly utilises steep landscapes. Landslides and related phenomena can be triggered by other hazard and disaster processes – such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and wildfires – and they can also cause other hazards and disasters, making them a complex multi-disciplinary challenge. This new edition of Landslide Hazards, Risks and Disasters is updated and includes new chapters, covering additional topics including rockfalls, landslide interactions and impacts and geomorphic perspectives. Knowledge, understanding and the ability to model landslide processes are becoming increasingly important challenges for society extends its occupation of increasingly hilly and mountainous terrain, making this book a key resource for educators, researchers and disaster managers in geophysics, geology and environmental science. Provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the geological, seismological, physical, environmental and social impacts of landslides Presents the latest research on causality, impacts and landslide preparedness and mitigation. Includes numerous tables, maps, diagrams, illustrations, photographs and video captures of hazardous processes Discusses steps for planning for and responding to landslide hazards, risks and disasters
Author : O. Adrian Pfiffner,John Joseph Clague,Reginald Leonhard Hermanns,Tim Davies
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889666140
Author : Vít Vilímek,Fawu Wang,Alexander Strom,Kyoji Sassa,Peter T. Bobrowsky,Kaoru Takara
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030603199
This book is a part of ICL new book series “ICL Contribution to Landslide Disaster Risk Reduction” founded in 2019. Peer-reviewed papers submitted to the Fifth World Landslide Forum were published in six volumes of this book series. This book contains the followings: Part I with topics is mainly about landslides and earthquakes; landslide dams and outburst floods; catastrophic large-scale landslides in mountainous regions. Part II with topics is mainly about impact of climate change; loess landslides; mapping, monitoring and modeling of landslides; stabilization and mitigation; application of new technology in landslide studies. Prof. Vít Vilímek is the vice-president of the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL) and a member of the evaluation committee, Editor-in-Chief of the university journal AUC Geographica and Associate Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Geoenvironmental Disasters. He is a Professor of Physical Geography at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. Prof. Fawu Wang is the President of the International Consortium on Geo-disaster Reduction (ICGdR) and the Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Geoenvironmental Disasters. He is a Professor at the School of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, China. Dr. Alexander Strom is a chief expert at the Geodynamics Research Center LLC, Moscow, Russia. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Chang’an University, Xi’an, China, Visiting Professor at SKLGP, Chengdu, China, and an alternative representative of the JSC “Hydroproject Institute” in ICL. Prof. Kyoji Sassa is the Founding President and the Secretary-General of the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL). He has been the Editor-in-Chief of International Journal Landslides since its foundation in 2004. Prof. Peter Bobrowsky is the President of the International Consortium on Landslides. He is a Senior Scientist of Geological Survey of Canada, Ottawa, Canada. Prof. Kaoru Takara is the Executive Director of the International Consortium on Landslides. He is a Professor and Dean of Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies (GSAIS) in Human Survivability (Shishu-Kan), Kyoto University.
Author : G. H. Eisbacher,John J. Clague
Publisher : Geological Survey of Canada
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Nature
ISBN : UIUC:30112026975125
Analyses 137 case studies of mass movements of destructive impact from the European Alps in order to outline active and passive measures, monitoring and accepted risk for mass movements of five different types: debris flows from surficial deposits; from bedrock failures; mass movements on volcanoes; and those which are glacier-related; rockfalls and rock avalanches. This information may be useful in dealing with hazards of this type in Canada. Includes many photographs and drawings.
Author : Zhao-Yin Wang,Joseph H.W. Lee,Charles S. Melching
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 855 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642256523
"River Dynamics and Integrated River Management” provides comprehensive information on rivers for integrated management, including natural processes, stresses resulting from human activities, and restoration of various parts of the river basin, including the watershed, mountain streams, alluvial rivers, estuaries, and natural and man-made lakes. Essential concepts, traditional and modern, such as river patterns, step-pool systems, vegetation-erosion charts, habitat diversity, and flushing times of bays, are clearly defined physically and explained with figures and pictures. Detailed mathematics and rigorous analyses are avoided so as to facilitate a holistic view of the subject of integrated river management. Researchers can easily familiarize themselves with the science of river management in its widest sense with the impressive pictures and examples in this book. Dr. Zhaoyin Wang is a professor at the Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, China. Dr. Joseph H.W. Lee is a Chair Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, China. Dr. Charles S. Melching is a Professor at the College of Engineering, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Author : Alexander Strom,Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128032053
Rockslides and Rock Avalanches of Central Asia: Distribution, Impacts, and Hazard Assessment arms scientists with an inclusive and specialized reference for future studies of large-scale bedrock landslides in Central Asia, a phenomenon that poses a major threat to local communities, infrastructure and industrial facilities. The book covers the Dzungaria, Tien Shan, and Pamir mountain systems that are characterized by arid climates and scarce forestation, and is an ideal reference for scientists searching for data that accurately summarizes bedrock landslides through the analyses of a multitude of case studies that have applications in comparable, global scenarios. Through its relatively low precipitation and good preservation of minor geomorphic features, particularly those formed by past landslides, this region provides opportunities for detailed study of the internal structure of landslide bodies. Summarizes the present-day knowledge of bedrock landslide distribution in the Dzungaria, Tien Shan and Pamir mountains Describes case studies illustrating both general characteristics of large bedrock landslides and other specific features, allowing comparative analysis of numerous case studies Presents the classification of bedrock landslides and related models based on deposits, morphology and internal structures that can be applied to global locations
Author : Charles A. Baskerville,Fitzhugh T. Lee,Charles A. Ratté
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Geology
ISBN : OSU:32435077321255
A discussion of recent and historic landslides in Vermont, detailing hazards, processes, and slop movement in numerous soil and rock types.
Author : Timothy M. Kusky
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781438117614
Describes how and why landslides happen, the damage they cause, ways to avoid and survive them, and famous landslides of the past.
Author : John J. Clague,Douglas Stead
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139560399
Landslides have geological causes but can be triggered by natural processes (rainfall, snowmelt, erosion and earthquakes) or by human actions such as agriculture and construction. Research aimed at better understanding slope stability and failure has accelerated in recent years, accompanied by basic field research and numerical modeling of slope failure processes, mechanisms of debris movement, and landslide causes and triggers. Written by seventy-five world-leading researchers and practitioners, this book provides a state-of-the-art summary of landslide science. It features both field geology and engineering approaches, as well as modeling of slope failure and run-out using a variety of numerical codes. It is illustrated with international case studies integrating geological, geotechnical and remote sensing studies, and includes recent slope investigations in North America, Europe and Asia. This is an essential reference for researchers and graduate students in geomorphology, engineering geology, geotechnical engineering and geophysics, as well as professionals in natural hazard analysis.
Author : Joanna Brundle
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534528970
When landslides and avalanches happen, they leave a trail of destruction in their paths. Readers get a front row seat to these natural disasters and learn how they affect wildlife, plant life, and humans. Essential earth science topics are made accessible through this engaging and educational look at two natural disasters that can drastically change the way the earth looks. Intense, full-color photographs add a thrilling element to this exploration of earth science, and informative fact boxes and helpful diagrams are also included to deepen readers' understanding of dangerous landslides and avalanches.