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The March 5, 1987, Ecuador earthquakes : mass wasting and socioeconomic effects /

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Schuster, Robert L., Egred, José
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1991.
Colección:Natural disaster studies ; v. 5.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 164 pages) : illustrations, maps, charts
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0585148643
9780585148649
1280203846
9781280203848
9786610203840
6610203849
0309595134
9780309595131