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Total Pages : 4 pages
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Download or read book Rupture in South-central Alaska written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Henry Fountain
Publisher : Crown Publishing Group (NY)
ISBN 13 : 1101904062
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)
Download or read book The Great Quake written by Henry Fountain and published by Crown Publishing Group (NY). This book was released on 2017 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On March 27, 1964, at 5-36 p.m., the biggest earthquake ever recorded in North America--and the second biggest ever in the world, measuring 9.2 on the Richter scale--struck Alaska, devastating coastal towns and villages and killing more than 130 people in what was then a relatively sparsely populated region. In a riveting tale about the almost unimaginable brute force of nature, New York Times science journalist Henry Fountain, in his first trade book, re-creates the lives of the villagers and townspeople living in Chenega, Anchorage, and Valdez; describes the sheer beauty of the geology of the region, with its towering peaks and 20-mile-long glaciers; and reveals the impact of the quake on the towns, the buildings, and the lives of the inhabitants. George Plafker, a geologist for the U.S. Geological Survey with years of experience scouring the Alaskan wilderness, is asked to investigate the Prince William Sound region in the aftermath of the quake, to better understand its origins. His work confirmed the then controversial theory of plate tectonics that explained how and why such deadly quakes occur, and how we can plan for the next one.
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Total Pages : 194 pages
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Author : Arthur Grantz
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Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (32 download)
Download or read book Alaska's Good Friday Earthquake, March 27, 1964 written by Arthur Grantz and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : S. Syngellakis
Publisher : WIT Press
ISBN 13 : 1845649788
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (456 download)
Download or read book Earthquake-Soil Interaction written by S. Syngellakis and published by WIT Press. This book was released on 2014-09-29 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Richard Walter Lemke
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Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)
Download or read book Effects of the Earthquake of March 27, 1964, at Seward, Alaska written by Richard Walter Lemke and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A description and analysis of the damage resulting from submarine landsliding, seismic sea waves, and oil-tank fires in one of the most devastated cities in Alaska.
Author : George Plafker
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Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)
Download or read book Tectonics of the March 27, 1964, Alaska Earthquake written by George Plafker and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 798 pages
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Author : Robert S. Hildebrand
Publisher : Geological Society of America
ISBN 13 : 0813724953
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (137 download)
Download or read book Mesozoic Assembly of the North American Cordillera written by Robert S. Hildebrand and published by Geological Society of America. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315508672
Total Pages : 1797 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (155 download)
Download or read book Natural Hazards written by Edward A. Keller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-07-07 with total page 1797 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Publisher : Pearson Higher Education AU
ISBN 13 : 0321958055
Total Pages : 575 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (219 download)
Download or read book Natural Hazards: Earth's Processes as Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes (4th Edition) written by Edward Keller and published by Pearson Higher Education AU. This book was released on 2015-05-20 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mark D. Abkowitz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470281863
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Operational Risk Management written by Mark D. Abkowitz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-03-31 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
ISBN 13 : 9780123821751
Total Pages : 696 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (217 download)
Download or read book Introduction to International Disaster Management written by Damon P. Coppola and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2010-12-31 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : T. G. Sitharam
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811599769
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (115 download)
Download or read book Seismic Hazards and Risk written by T. G. Sitharam and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-03-22 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents select papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics. The papers discuss advances in the fields of soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering. Some of the themes include seismic risk assessment, engineering seismology, wave propagation, remote sensing applications for geohazards,engineering vibrations, etc. A strong emphasis is placed on connecting academic research and field practice, with many examples, case studies, best practices, and discussions on performance based design. This volume will be of interest to researchers and practicing engineers alike.
Author : Edward A. Keller
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351978217
Total Pages : 1009 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (519 download)
Download or read book Natural Hazards written by Edward A. Keller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 1009 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : John Charles Maher
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Total Pages : 98 pages
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Download or read book Geological Literature on the Cook Inlet Basin and Vicinity, Alaska written by John Charles Maher and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : United States. Environmental Data Service
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Total Pages : 620 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Climatological Data, Alaska written by United States. Environmental Data Service and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
