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Author : Barry Voight
Publisher : Elsevier Science & Technology
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 848 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Rockslides and Avalanches: Natural phenomena written by Barry Voight and published by Elsevier Science & Technology. This book was released on 1978 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (14 download)
Download or read book Rockslides and Avalanches written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0444596429
Total Pages : 840 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (445 download)
Download or read book Natural Phenomena written by and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developments in Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 14A: Rockslides and Avalanches, 1: Natural Phenomena focuses on attempts to provide a foundation for studies of mass movement phenomena in the Western Hemisphere. The selection first elaborates on Albert Heim's observations on landslides and relevance to modern interpretations, Frank rockslide in Alberta, Canada, and Lower Gros Ventre slide in Wyoming, U.S.A. Discussions focus on geologic environment, events triggered by rise and fall of slide lake level, description of slide mass and zone of detachment, stability analysis, travel distance of sturzstrom deposits, and geometry of the Elm sturzstrom deposits. The publication then takes a look at Madison Canyon rockslide in Montana, U.S.A., Little Tahoma Peak rockfalls and avalanches in Mount Rainier, Washington, U.S.A., Sherman Glacier rock avalanche in Alaska, U.S.A., and Nevados Huascaran avalanches in Peru. Topics include rockslide kinematics, associated seismic activity, meteorological and hydrological conditions, mode of emplacement of other Alaskan rock avalanches, and applicability of mechanical fluidization to other rock avalanches. The text examines the mechanics of glacier movement, dynamics of snow avalanches, failure of snow slopes, and role of gravity in plate tectonics. The selection is a valuables reference for researchers wanting to study further rockslides and avalanches.
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Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781404219922
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (199 download)
Download or read book Avalanches & Landslides written by and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2007-01-15 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses, in graphic novel format, avalanches and landslides that have occurred through time and what steps are taken to control them and reduce their effects.
Author : Louise Spilsbury
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781404218680
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (186 download)
Download or read book Landslides and Avalanches in Action written by Louise Spilsbury and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2008-07-15 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about landslides and avalanches, including their causes, their aftereffects, rescue efforts, and case studies of actual past disasters caused by them.
Author : Jane Alison Walker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781569240557
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (45 download)
Download or read book Avalanches and Landslides written by Jane Alison Walker and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studies the causes, effects, and consequences of avalanches and landslides. Includes historical facts and patterns, as well as an examination of humankind's role in causing these disasters.
Author : BARRY. VOIGTH
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 833 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (965 download)
Download or read book ROCKSLIDES AND AVALANCHES, 1 NATURAL PHENOMENA written by BARRY. VOIGTH and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 833 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alexander Strom
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128032057
Total Pages : 459 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)
Download or read book Rockslides and Rock Avalanches of Central Asia written by Alexander Strom and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-05-16 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Heather C. Hudak
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781427125071
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (25 download)
Download or read book Landslide and Avalanche Readiness written by Heather C. Hudak and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "We cannot always prevent landslides and avalanches, but we can learn how to minimize their impact on humans. This informative book examines what scientists know about the sudden movement of earth or snow, whether we can predict these slides, and how we learn from each event. By studying the harm they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict landslides and avalanches and make cities, buildings, and people safer. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and organizations highlight the information"--
Author : Barbara Tufty
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486236469
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (364 download)
Download or read book 1001 Questions Answered about Earthquakes, Avalanches, Floods, and Other Natural Disasters written by Barbara Tufty and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1978 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book answers 1001 questions about all kinds of natural disasters: earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, avalanches, landslides, floods, droughts, fires, and animal plagues. A very informative, readable book. 18 photographs, 23 line drawings.
Author : Tracy Maureen Nelson Maurer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1543570593
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (435 download)
Download or read book The World's Worst Avalanches written by Tracy Maureen Nelson Maurer and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An earthquake shakes a snow-covered mountain. The fresh snow slides down. It's an avalanche!
Author : Stephen G. Evans
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402040377
Total Pages : 659 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Landslides from Massive Rock Slope Failure written by Stephen G. Evans and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-05-17 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Terry Jennings
Publisher : Anova Books
ISBN 13 : 9781841387604
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (876 download)
Download or read book Landslides and Avalanches written by Terry Jennings and published by Anova Books. This book was released on 2005-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series introduces children to nature at its most powerful, showing not only the damage that can be done to people and property but also ways in which we are able to forecast weather to minimise damage.
Author : B.A. Bolt
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3642868207
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (428 download)
Download or read book Geological Hazards written by B.A. Bolt and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-12-21 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growth of population, communication and interdependence among countries has sharpened the impact of natural disasters. Not only have calamities and miseries been given wider publicity, but the realization has grown that through rational study and foresight much can be done to mitigate these hazards to life and social wellbeing. In this book we present a summary account of hazards which nowadays are usually classified as geological: earthquakes, faulting, tsunamis, seiches, vol canoes, avalanches, rock and soil slides, differential settlement and liquefaction of soil, and inundation. The book is aimed first at the general reader who is interested in studying the history of such hazards and examining ways that risk can be reduced even if all dangers cannot be eliminated. We also hope that the book will be useful to college students in introductory courses in geology, engineering, geography, country and urban planning, and in environmental studies. We have tried to bring out for the students the problems that remain to be solved.
Author : Jonathan Rougier
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107310768
Total Pages : 587 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (73 download)
Download or read book Risk and Uncertainty Assessment for Natural Hazards written by Jonathan Rougier and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-02-21 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assessment of risk and uncertainty is crucial for natural hazard risk management, facilitating risk communication and informing strategies to successfully mitigate our society's vulnerability to natural disasters. Written by some of the world's leading experts, this book provides a state-of-the-art overview of risk and uncertainty assessment in natural hazards. It presents the core statistical concepts using clearly defined terminology applicable across all types of natural hazards and addresses the full range of sources of uncertainty, the role of expert judgement and the practice of uncertainty elicitation. The core of the book provides detailed coverage of all the main hazard types and concluding chapters address the wider societal context of risk management. This is an invaluable compendium for academic researchers and professionals working in the fields of natural hazards science, risk assessment and management and environmental science, and will be of interest to anyone involved in natural hazards policy.
Author : Kyoji Sassa
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540709657
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (47 download)
Download or read book Progress in Landslide Science written by Kyoji Sassa and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-29 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents current progress in landslide science and consists of four parts: progress in landslide science, landslide dynamics, landslide monitoring, and landslide risk assessment. It provides useful information to those working on landslide risk-mitigation planning. It can be also used as an introductory textbook for college students who wish to learn fundamental scientific achievements in the field of landslide disaster reduction.
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ISBN 13 : 9780716698265
Total Pages : 47 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (982 download)
Download or read book Landslides, Mudslides, and Avalanches written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A discussion of major types of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.
