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...

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Main Authors:	Bolt, Bruce A. (Author), Horn, W. L. (Author), Macdonald, G. A. (Author), Scott, R. F. (Author)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY Springer New York 1977
Edition:	Revised, 2nd Edition
Series:	Springer Study Edition
Subjects:	Earth Sciences Geology Earth sciences Erdbeben Geologie Lawine Naturkatastrophe Springflut Erdrutsch Überschwemmung Vulkanismus
Online Access:	BTU01 Volltext
Summary:	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 dut for the students the problems that remain to be solved
Physical Description:	1 Online-Ressource (X, 332 p)
ISBN:	9781461571018
DOI:	10.1007/978-1-4615-7101-8