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OverviewThis 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 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. 5 Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9780309044448ISBN 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  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 Contents1 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 MapReviewsAuthor InformationCommittee on Natural Disasters, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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