The March 5, 1987, Ecuador Earthquakes: Mass Wasting and Socioeconomic Effects
Author:   National Research Council ,  Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ,  Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems ,  Committee on Natural Disasters
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Volume:   v. 5
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9780309044448


Pages:   184
Publication Date:   01 February 1991
Format:   Paperback
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The March 5, 1987, Ecuador Earthquakes: Mass Wasting and Socioeconomic Effects


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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. Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary 1 Introduction 2 General Geology of Northeastern Ecuador 3 Tectonics and Seismicity 4 Intensity and Damage Distribution 5 Mass Wasting and Flooding 6 Effects of Lifelines 7 Local-Level Economic and Social Consequences 8 Organizational Interaction in Response and Recovery Appendix A Disaster-Management Organizations - General Appendix B International Organizations Involved in the March 1987 Disaster Operations Appendix C Ecuadorian Organizations Involved in the March 1987 Disaster Operations Map

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Author:   National Research Council ,  Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ,  Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems ,  Committee on Natural Disasters
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Volume:   v. 5
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.295kg
ISBN:  

9780309044448


ISBN 10:   0309044448
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   01 February 1991
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 General Geology of Northeastern Ecuador; 5 3 Tectonics and Seismicity; 6 4 Intensity and Damage Distribution; 7 5 Mass Wasting and Flooding; 8 6 Effects of Lifelines; 9 7 Local-Level Economic and Social Consequences; 10 8 Organizational Interaction in Response and Recovery; 11 Appendix A Disaster-Management Organizations - General; 12 Appendix B International Organizations Involved in the March 1987 Disaster Operations; 13 Appendix C Ecuadorian Organizations Involved in the March 1987 Disaster Operations; 14 Map

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