The March 5, 1987, Ecuador Earthquakes
The March 5, 1987, Ecuador Earthquakes

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1991-02-01

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 0309044448

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This book provides an account of the 1987 Ecuador earthquakes, evaluating the physical phenomena involved and the performance of structures and systems. It identifies and recommends cases where an in-depth study would contribute to improvement of our ability to analyze and forecast such failures and our preparedness, warning, rescue, recovery, and rehabilitation systems. The volume also describes how state-of-the-art knowledge can be applied to improve public safety and welfare.

Lifeline Performance of El Salvador Earthquakes of January 13 and February 13, 2001
Lifeline Performance of El Salvador Earthquakes of January 13 and February 13, 2001

Author: Le Val Lund

Publisher: ASCE Publications

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9780784475317

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Prepared by the Council on Disaster Reduction and Earthquake Investigation Committee of Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering of ASCE. This TCLEE Monograph details the effects of two earthquakes that occurred in El Salvador on January 13 and February 13, 2001. The first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.6, and the second had a magnitude of 6.6. Catastrophic damage was estimated at $1.6 billion. Significant lifeline disruption was the result of landslides, which closed the major Pan American Highway and the highway to the international airport and disrupted power, communication, street lighting, roads and water systems.

Zemmouri, Algeria, MW 6.8 Earthquake of May 21, 2003
Zemmouri, Algeria, MW 6.8 Earthquake of May 21, 2003

Author: Curtis L. Edwards

Publisher: ASCE Publications

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9780784475553

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Prepared by the Earthquake Investigations Committee of the Technical Council of Lifeline Earthquake Engineering ASCE. This TCLEE Monograph summarizes the damage done to various lifelines from the 6.8 Mw earthquake that occurred in the coastal waters off the Boumerdes Department, east of Algiers, Algeria, on May 21, 2003. An estimated 2,266 people were killed, 10,260 injured, and more than 200,000 left homeless. Many of the three- to five-story reinforced concrete apartment buildings, less than three years old, were destroyed by either total or partial collapse. Topics include: geosciences and geotechnical engineering; general building damage; potable water systems; power systems; the highway system; ports and airports; railroads; communication systems; oil and liquid fuels; hospitals; and emergency response. Readers will benefit from the lessons learned sections, which analyze other lifeline systems and compare expected earthquake performance, thus helping to minimize damage, save money, and reduce recovery time.

San Simeon Earthquake of December 22, 2003 and Denali, Alaska, Earthquake of November 3, 2002
San Simeon Earthquake of December 22, 2003 and Denali, Alaska, Earthquake of November 3, 2002

Author: Mark Yashinsky

Publisher: ASCE Publications

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9780784475560

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Prepared by the Earthquake Investigations Committee of the Technical Council of Lifeline Earthquake Engineering ASCE. This TCLEE Monograph summarizes the damage done to various lifelines from the 6.8 Mw earthquake that occurred in the coastal waters off the Boumerdes Department, east of Algiers, Algeria, on May 21, 2003. An estimated 2,266 people were killed, 10,260 injured, and more than 200,000 left homeless. Many of the three- to five-story reinforced concrete apartment buildings, less than three years old, were destroyed by either total or partial collapse. Topics include: geosciences and geotechnical engineering; general building damage; potable water systems; power systems; the highway system; ports and airports; railroads; communication systems; oil and liquid fuels; hospitals; and emergency response. Readers will benefit from the lessons learned sections, which analyze other lifeline systems and compare expected earthquake performance, thus helping to minimize damage, save money, and reduce recovery time.

Geomorphology and Natural Hazards
Geomorphology and Natural Hazards

Author: M. Morisawa

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2013-10-22

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 1483290549

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The theme of this proceedings volume is the latest research on geomorphic characteristics and processes associated with natural hazards. Presentations cover a gamut of types of disasters throughout the world, describing research and applications of studies in the U.S. and other countries. The book begins with a collection of papers giving a basic background and philosophy of approaching an understanding of natural disasters. These are followed by papers on natural hazards in coastal areas, mountainous regions, landslides, flooding and the detrimental effects of permafrost. The book should prove valuable in gaining an insight of natural hazards and their geomorphic relations, which is imperative for prudent environmental planning in coping with disasters.

Catastrophic Landslides
Catastrophic Landslides

Author: Stephen G. Evans

Publisher: Geological Society of America

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 0813741157

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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.