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Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Denali Park Earthquake, Alaska, 2002
ISBN : UOM:39015085435736
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Geological mapping
ISBN : OSU:32435077222628
Author : S. Syngellakis
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845649784
Comprises a selection of articles on interactions between earthquakes and the soil in which they propagate. The book is concerned with soil composition and geomechanical features, which affect earthquake propagation and intensity; it also addresses detrimental effects of seismic shaking on soil properties and stability. Modelling is applied to investigate the effects of cracks and various types of soil damping on seismic waves. Elastic, poroelastic, elasto-plastic, constitutive models are adopted in conjunction with rigorous mathematical techniques or approximate methods such as boundary elements or finite differences. A substantial part of this volume is dedicated to soil liquefaction, an important consequent of seismic shaking that results in substantial loss of soil strength and stiffness. Criteria are proposed for assessing the liquefaction potential of a site. Data collected from soil samples, either in the laboratory or in-situ, are analysed to provide values for the critical parameters on which liquefaction depends. The occurrence of landslides is addressed by assessing slope stability through a systematic geophysical and geotechnical characterisation of the soil mass followed by finite element modelling. The bearing capacity of the soil is directly obtained by laboratory testing of soil samples, as well as from reliable empirical relations generated by combining such test data with in-situ measurements of soil dynamic properties.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 798 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Government publications
ISBN : OSU:32435030430565
Author : Robert S. Hildebrand
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813724959
"In this well-illustrated book, Hildebrand expands upon his model for the development of the North American Cordillera detailed in Special paper 457. Starting with an overview of Cordilleran geology he goes on to provide an in depth look at how the Rubian ribbon continent was assembled. He integrates the complex geology of the Cordillera into an actualistic model involving arc magmatism, arc-continent collision, slab failure magmatism, and transcurrent motion in both Rubia and the western North American margin. While much of the focus is on the assembly of the Rubian ribbon continent, Hildebrand explores its interactions with North America during the Sevier and Laramide events and concludes that North America was the lower plate in both"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Edward A. Keller,Duane E. DeVecchio
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1797 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781315508672
Natural Hazards: Earth Processes as Hazards, Disasters and Catastrophes, Fourth Edition, is an introductory-level survey intended for university and college courses that are concerned with earth processes that have direct, and often sudden and violent, impacts on human society. The text integrates principles of geology, hydrology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, soil science, ecology and solar system astronomy. The book is designed for a course in natural hazards for non-science majors, and a primary goal of the text is to assist instructors in guiding students who may have little background in science to understand physical earth processes as natural hazards and their consequences to society. Natural Hazards uses historical to recent examples of hazards and disasters to explore how and why they happen and what we can do to limit their effects. The text's up-to-date coverage of recent disasters brings a fresh perspective to the material. The Fourth Edition continues our new active learning approach that includes reinforcement of learning objective with a fully updated visual program and pedagogical tools that highlight fundamental concepts of the text. This program will provide an interactive and engaging learning experience for your students. Here's how: Provide a balanced approach to the study of natural hazards: Focus on the basic earth science of hazards as well as roles of human processes and effects on our planet in a broader, more balanced approach to the study of natural hazards. Enhance understanding and comprehension of natural hazards: Newly revised stories and case studies give students a behind the scenes glimpse into how hazards are evaluated from a scientific and human perspective; the stories of real people who survive natural hazards, and the lives and research of professionals who have contributed significantly to the research of hazardous events. Strong pedagogical tools reinforce the text's core features: Chapter structure and design organizes the material into three major sections to help students learn, digest, and review learning objectives.
Author : Edward Keller,Duane DeVecchio
Publisher : Pearson Higher Education AU
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780321958051
Author : Mark D. Abkowitz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470281864
Operational Risk Management offers peace of mind to business and government leaders who want their organizations to be ready for any contingency, no matter how extreme. This invaluable book is a preparatory resource for when times are good, and an emergency reference when times are bad. Operational Risk Management is destined to become every risk manager?s ultimate weapon to help his or her organization survive ? no matter what.
Author : Damon P. Coppola
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0123821754
Disaster management is a vibrant and growing field, driven by government spending in the wake of terrorist attacks and environmental debacles, as well as private-sector hiring of risk managers and emergency planners. An ever-increasing number of practicing professionals needs a reference that can provide a solid foundation in ALL major phases of supervision – mitigation, preparedness, response, communications, and recovery. As climate change leads to further costly catastrophes and as countries around the world continue to struggle with terrorism, the demand for solutions will only grow. This revised edition of Coppola’s revered resource meets said demand head-on with more focused, current, thoughtfully analyzed, and effective approaches to disaster relief. Expanded coverage of global approaches to disaster management with enhanced data and research on disasters around the world, including Cyclone Nargis, the H1N1 pandemic, and the tsunami in American Samoa More material on risk management, mitigation, myths that affect behavior during crises, and post-disaster evaluation of the response Up-to-date information on the role of aid organizations and international financial institutions like the World Bank in disaster response, as well as commentary on the latest research in disaster management and policy studies
Author : Edward A. Keller,Duane E. DeVecchio,John Clague
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1009 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781351978217
Natural Hazards focuses on hazards as the interface between humanity and its needs for space and resources, as well as on the ongoing geologic processes of Earth and features many new Canadian examples and discussions while retaining the best U.S. and international illustrations. The third Canadian edition strikes an ideal balance between the scientific and the human aspects of natural hazards, combining basic scientific principles within a solid social framework.
Author : Arthur Grantz,George Plafker,Reuben Kachadoorian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Alaska Earthquake, Alaska, 1964
ISBN : UCAL:C3236170
Author : Jeffrey T. Freymueller,Peter J. Haeussler,Robert L. Wesson,Göran Ekström
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118671832
Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series, Volume 179. This multidisciplinary monograph provides the first modern integrative summary focused on the most spectacular active tectonic systems in North America. Encompassing seismology, tectonics, geology, and geodesy, it includes papers that summarize the state of knowledge, including background material for those unfamiliar with the region; address global hypotheses using data from Alaska; and test important global hypotheses using data from this region. It is organized around four major themes: subduction and great earthquakes at the Aleutian Arc, the transition from strike slip to accretion and subduction of the Yakutat microplate, the Denali fault and related structures and their role in accommodating permanent deformation of the overriding plate, and regional integration and large-scale models and the use of data from Alaska to address important global questions and hypotheses. The book's publication near the beginning of the National Science Foundation's EarthScope project makes it especially timely because Alaska is perhaps the least understood area within the EarthScope footprint, and interest in the region can be expected to rise with time as more EarthScope data become available.
Author : United States. Environmental Data Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Alaska
ISBN : UOM:39015059530728
Author : Ikuo Towhata,Gonghui Wang,Qiang Xu,Chris Massey
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789811965975
This book is the result of an elaborate project initiated by the Joint Technical Committee (JTC-1) of 1) the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2) the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment, 3) the International Society for Rock Mechanics, and 4) the International Geotextile Society, with the focus on natural slopes and landslides. The framework of the book sets out the steps, based on recent disaster experiences in the twenty-first century, leading to the assessment of earthquake-induced landslide hazards. It contains: 1) important cases of landslides triggered by earthquakes around the world; 2) investigation into the characteristics of ground motion site response; 3) methods to determine landslide susceptibility and triggering thresholds and their comparative study; and 4) commentary on the production of earthquake-induced landslide hazard maps. All the contents are the result of the latest research on related areas. The book is a valuable resource for researchers, designers, consultants, academicians, government officials, and all others who are involved in the mitigation of coseismic landslides. The book contributes toward the development of a new chapter in disaster prevention and mitigation of landslides induced by earthquakes.
Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Geology
ISBN : MINN:31951P009750336