1. Dangerous Earth: An Introduction to
Geologic Hazards
By Barbara Winifred
Murck, et al
John Wiley & Sons - (October 1996); ISBN: 0471135658
Book Description:
This book contains complete coverage of the geologic
processes behind major natural hazards -- earthquakes,
volcanoes, landslides, floods, hurricanes. It also
provides an absorbing exploration of the human-planet
relationship, describing how Earth processes influence
our lives on a daily basis and how human actions alter
the natural functioning of Earth systems. It explains
how to distinguish the effects of anthropogenic change
from natural change and predict the impact of both. Read more...
4. The Citizens' Guide to Geologic Hazards: A Guide to Understanding Geologic Hazards
Including Asbestos, Radon, Swelling Soils, Earthquakes, Volcanoes
By Edward B. Nuhfer, Richard J. Proctor, and Paul H.
Moser
Amer Inst of Professional - (April 1993); ISBN: 0933637101
Book Description:
There exists a broad range of natural hazards,
including seismicity, faulting, fracturing, mud volcano
eruptions, mud island motion, overpressure and lateral
stress. These natural hazards, along with others, affect
the exploration and production of hydrocarbons,
especially in offshore operations. For each potential
hazard, an estimation of their frequencies of
occurrence, in addition to a quantitative assessment of
the possible consequences, must be made. Read more...
Book Description:
Everything we see in our landscapes today was created
by geological actions, all of them accompanied by
earthquakes and volcanism. This thorough examination
of the geology of the United States and its impact on
people's lives explores the processes that shape the
land surfaces of the United States. These processes act
over long periods of time and are affected by such
factors as wind, rain, and temperature. Readers will
discover how they frequently catch us by surprise when
unexpected events... Read more...
Book Description:
This volume contains selected and rigorously
scrutinized presentations made at the Second
International Conference on Earthquake Hazard and
Seismic Risk Reduction held in Yerevan, Armenia, on
14--21 September 1998. The 46 contributions from
authors from over 20 countries provide an overview of
the achievements and experiences of different
countries in disaster reduction since 1988. These
contributions are presented in the volume in three
parts, namely Disaster Reduction, Earthquake Hazards,
and Earthquake Engineering. This book will help to
shape the direction that international disaster
prevention will take by identifying crucial program
functions and essential institutional responsibilities in
the field of disaster reduction after the IDNDR. Read more...
9.
Debris-Flow
Hazards
Mitigation: Proceedings of First International Conference
By Cheng Lung Chen, Editor
American Society of Civil Engineers - (June 1997); ISBN: 078440268X
Book Description:
This volume presents a collection of papers by
specialists contributing to the activities of the
International Geographical Union Commission on
`Natural Hazard Studies'. The main topics are:
morphotectonic activities, slope movements, glacial,
erosion and weathering hazards and man-made rapid
modellation processes. Research on basic
geomorphological hazards in high mountains can be
understood not only as a set of case studies, but
primarily as a rare opportunity for the preparation of... Read more...
