Volcanic Debris Avalanches

Author : Matteo Roverato,Anja Dufresne,Jonathan Procter
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030574116

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Volcanic Debris Avalanches by Matteo Roverato,Anja Dufresne,Jonathan Procter Pdf

This book presents an overview of volcanic debris avalanche deposits, which are produced by partial volcanic edifice collapse, a catastrophic natural phenomenon. It has been 40 years since the volcanic debris avalanche associated with the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, and our understanding of these events has grown considerably in the interim. Drawing on these advances, the book addresses all aspects of volcanic debris avalanches. Though previously overlooked in field-based geological and volcanological studies, these deposits are now known to be associated with most volcanoes and volcanic areas around the world. The book presents state-of-the-art ideas on the triggering and emplacement mechanisms of these events, supported by field and analogue studies, as well as new simulations tools and models used to determine their physical characteristic and hazards.

Author : Matteo Roverato,Anja Dufresne,Jonathan Procter
Publisher : Springer
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 303057413X

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Volcanic Debris Avalanches by Matteo Roverato,Anja Dufresne,Jonathan Procter Pdf

This book presents an overview of volcanic debris avalanche deposits, which are produced by partial volcanic edifice collapse, a catastrophic natural phenomenon. It has been 40 years since the volcanic debris avalanche associated with the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, and our understanding of these events has grown considerably in the interim. Drawing on these advances, the book addresses all aspects of volcanic debris avalanches. Though previously overlooked in field-based geological and volcanological studies, these deposits are now known to be associated with most volcanoes and volcanic areas around the world. The book presents state-of-the-art ideas on the triggering and emplacement mechanisms of these events, supported by field and analogue studies, as well as new simulations tools and models used to determine their physical characteristic and hazards.

Author : Matteo Roverato,Anja Dufresne,Jonathan Procter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3030574121

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Volcanic Debris Avalanches by Matteo Roverato,Anja Dufresne,Jonathan Procter Pdf

This book presents an overview of volcanic debris avalanche deposits, which are produced by partial volcanic edifice collapse, a catastrophic natural phenomenon. It has been 40 years since the volcanic debris avalanche associated with the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, and our understanding of these events has grown considerably in the interim. Drawing on these advances, the book addresses all aspects of volcanic debris avalanches. Though previously overlooked in field-based geological and volcanological studies, these deposits are now known to be associated with most volcanoes and volcanic areas around the world. The book presents state-of-the-art ideas on the triggering and emplacement mechanisms of these events, supported by field and analogue studies, as well as new simulations tools and models used to determine their physical characteristic and hazards.

Author : Dwight Raymond Crandell,Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Debris avalanches
ISBN : ERDC:35925000897774

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Gigantic Debris Avalanche of Pleistocene Age from Ancestral Mount Shasta Volcano, California, and Debris-avalanche Hazard Zonation by Dwight Raymond Crandell,Geological Survey (U.S.) Pdf

Author : John H. Latter
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642737596

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Volcanic Hazards by John H. Latter Pdf

The contributions in this book were presented, orally or as posters, at the International Volcanological Congress held in New Zealand from 1 to 9 February 1986, the centenary year of the Tarawera eruption of 10 June 1886. More than 500 people, from 29 countries, attend ed the Congress. Most of these works formed part of Symposium 4, "Volcanic Hazards - Prediction and Assess ment", convened by J.H. Latter, R.R. Dibble, D.A. Swanson and C.G. Newhall. The collection represents over half of the published abstracts of Symposium 4, together with three papers given at the Symposium, which lacked abstracts, and two which were part of Symposium 1 on pyroclastic flow deposits. The contribu tions cover a good proportion of the volcanically active parts of the world, with Italy, Japan, the West Indies and the USA especially well represented. Mount Erebus, Vulcano and Rabaul are individual volcanoes which have been treated in particular detail. Unfor tunately, there are no chapters in the book dealing with Africa, the Atlantic islands (except Iceland), Hawaii, Central America (except Mexico), or South America (in spite of the major disaster at Nevado del Ruiz Volcano in 1985).

Author : Richard Virgil Fisher,Gary Allen Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Morphotectonics
ISBN : UCSD:31822005692710

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Sedimentation in Volcanic Settings by Richard Virgil Fisher,Gary Allen Smith Pdf

Author : Tim Davies
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123964755

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Landslide Hazards, Risks, and Disasters by Tim Davies Pdf

Landslides are the most costly geo-hazard in the world, and they’re often the cause or the result of other hazards and disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions. Landslide Hazards, Risks, and Disasters makes a close and detailed examination of major mass movements and provides measures for more thorough and accurate monitoring, prediction, preparedness, and prevention. It takes a geoscientific approach to the topic while also discussing the impacts human-induced causes such as deforestation, blasting, and building construction—underscoring the multi-disciplinary nature of the topic. Contains contributions from expert geologists, seismologists, geophysicists, and environmental scientists selected by a world-renowned editorial board Presents the latest research on causality, economic impacts, fatality rates, and landslide and problem soil preparedness and mitigation Numerous tables, maps, diagrams, illustrations, photographs, and video captures of hazardous processes Discusses steps for prevention and treatment of problem soils, the most expensive geo-hazard in the world

Author : Matthias Jakob,Oldrich Hungr
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 739 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540271291

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Debris-flow Hazards and Related Phenomena by Matthias Jakob,Oldrich Hungr Pdf

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 J. Clague,Douglas Stead
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107002067

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Landslides by John J. Clague,Douglas Stead Pdf

A comprehensive, one-stop synthesis of landslide science, for researchers and graduate students in geomorphology, engineering geology and geophysics.

Author : L. A. Rivard
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1056 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540688853

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Geohazard-associated Geounits by L. A. Rivard Pdf

Originally conceived as a technical manual, but now offering the reader so much more, this timely work deals with various aspects of geohazards – surely an area of growing importance in this world of global warming. Using photogeology and remote sensing, Quebecois researcher Rivard’s work is unique in that the succinct text supports the illustrations, and is devised as a quick-reference, standardized presentation of 170 globally occurring photo-geomorphological units.

Author : Peter T. Bobrowsky
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9048186994

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Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards by Peter T. Bobrowsky Pdf

Few subjects have caught the attention of the entire world as much as those dealing with natural hazards. The first decade of this new millennium provides a litany of tragic examples of various hazards that turned into disasters affecting millions of individuals around the globe. The human losses (some 225,000 people) associated with the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the economic costs (approximately 200 billion USD) of the 2011 Tohoku Japan earthquake, tsunami and reactor event, and the collective social impacts of human tragedies experienced during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 all provide repetitive reminders that we humans are temporary guests occupying a very active and angry planet. Any examples may have been cited here to stress the point that natural events on Earth may, and often do, lead to disasters and catastrophes when humans place themselves into situations of high risk. Few subjects share the true interdisciplinary dependency that characterizes the field of natural hazards. From geology and geophysics to engineering and emergency response to social psychology and economics, the study of natural hazards draws input from an impressive suite of unique and previously independent specializations. Natural hazards provide a common platform to reduce disciplinary boundaries and facilitate a beneficial synergy in the provision of timely and useful information and action on this critical subject matter. As social norms change regarding the concept of acceptable risk and human migration leads to an explosion in the number of megacities, coastal over-crowding and unmanaged habitation in precarious environments such as mountainous slopes, the vulnerability of people and their susceptibility to natural hazards increases dramatically. Coupled with the concerns of changing climates, escalating recovery costs, a growing divergence between more developed and less developed countries, the subject of natural hazards remains on the forefront of issues that affect all people, nations, and environments all the time. This treatise provides a compendium of critical, timely and very detailed information and essential facts regarding the basic attributes of natural hazards and concomitant disasters. The Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards effectively captures and integrates contributions from an international portfolio of almost 300 specialists whose range of expertise addresses over 330 topics pertinent to the field of natural hazards. Disciplinary barriers are overcome in this comprehensive treatment of the subject matter. Clear illustrations and numerous color images enhance the primary aim to communicate and educate. The inclusion of a series of unique “classic case study” events interspersed throughout the volume provides tangible examples linking concepts, issues, outcomes and solutions. These case studies illustrate different but notable recent, historic and prehistoric events that have shaped the world as we now know it. They provide excellent focal points linking the remaining terms in the volume to the primary field of study. This Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards will remain a standard reference of choice for many years.

Author : Dwight Raymond Crandell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Natural disasters
ISBN : UOM:39015034339096

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Source-book for Volcanic-hazards Zonation by Dwight Raymond Crandell Pdf

Author : Christian Huggel,Mark Carey,John J. Clague
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107065840

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The High-Mountain Cryosphere by Christian Huggel,Mark Carey,John J. Clague Pdf

This book provides a definitive overview of the global drivers of high-mountain cryosphere change and their implications for people across high-mountain regions.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,U.S. Geodynamics Committee
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1994-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309050838

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Mount Rainier by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources,U.S. Geodynamics Committee Pdf

This volume develops a research plan to study and monitor Mount Rainier, an active Cascade volcano located about 35 km southeast of the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area. The book also addresses issues of communication and coordination among geoscientists, social scientists, planners, and responsible authorities, so that research results can be used to support hazard reduction efforts.

Author : Kei Ogata,Andrea Festa,Gian Andrea Pini
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119500582

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Submarine Landslides by Kei Ogata,Andrea Festa,Gian Andrea Pini Pdf

An examination of ancient and contemporary submarine landslides and their impact Landslides are common in every subaqueous geodynamic context, from passive and active continental margins to oceanic and continental intraplate settings. They pose significant threats to both offshore and coastal areas due to their frequency, dimensions, and terminal velocity, capacity to travel great distances, and ability to generate potentially destructive tsunamis. Submarine Landslides: Subaqueous Mass Transport Deposits from Outcrops to Seismic Profiles examines the mechanisms, characteristics, and impacts of submarine landslides. Volume highlights include: Use of different methodological approaches, from geophysics to field-based geology Data on submarine landslide deposits at various scales Worldwide collection of case studies from on- and off-shore Potential risks to human society and infrastructure Impacts on the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere