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OverviewLandslides are the most costly geo-hazard in the world, and they re often the cause or the result of other hazards and disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions. Landslide Hazards, Risks, and Disasters makes a close and detailed examination of major mass movements and provides measures for more thorough and accurate monitoring, prediction, preparedness, and prevention. It takes a geoscientific approach to the topic while also discussing the impacts human-induced causes such as deforestation, blasting, and building construction underscoring the multi-disciplinary nature of the topic. Contains contributions from expert geologists, seismologists, geophysicists, and environmental scientists selected by a world-renowned editorial boardPresents the latest research on causality, economic impacts, fatality rates, and landslide and problem soil preparedness and mitigationNumerous tables, maps, diagrams, illustrations, photographs, and video captures of hazardous processesDiscusses steps for prevention and treatment of problem soils, the most expensive geo-hazard in the world Full Product DetailsAuthor: J F Shroder Jr , Tim DaviesPublisher: Academic Press Imprint: Academic Press ISBN: 9781322264158ISBN 10: 1322264155 Pages: 493 Publication Date: 01 January 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |