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OverviewDocuments and analyzes the meteorological conditions leading to torrential rains, the causes and patterns of flooding, the performance of flood control structures in affected areas, the extent of damages. This book also examines the effectiveness of the local emergency response and recovery actions, and recommendations are drawn from the analyses. Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences , Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems , Committee on Natural DisastersPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Volume: v. 1 Weight: 0.159kg ISBN: 9780309044332ISBN 10: 0309044332 Pages: 88 Publication Date: 01 February 1990 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1 FRONT MATTER; 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; 3 1 INTRODUCTION; 4 2 MANAGEMENT OF THE DISASTER EVENT; 5 3 METEOROLOGY; 6 4 HYDROLOGY AND HYDRAULICS; 7 5 FLOORPLAN MAPPING; 8 6 LIFELINES; 9 7 DISASTER RECOVERY; 10 8 CONCLUSIONS; 11 9 RECOMMENDATIONS; 12 REFERENCESReviewsAuthor InformationCommittee on Natural Disasters, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |