Earthquake Hazard, Risk, and Disasters presents the latest scientific developments and reviews of research addressing seismic hazard and seismic risk, including causality rates, impacts on society, preparedness, insurance and mitigation. The current controversies in seismic hazard assessment and earthquake prediction are addressed from different points of view. Basic tools for understanding the seismic risk and to reduce it, like paleoseismology, remote sensing, and engineering are discussed.
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Earthquake Hazard, Risk and Disasters
Series Editor: Jack Shroder
Volume Editor: Max Wyss
Earthquake Hazard, Risk and Disasters presents the latest scientific developments and reviews of research addressing seismic hazard and seismic risk, including causality rates, impacts on society, preparedness, insurance and mitigation. The current controversies in seismic hazard assessment and earthquake prediction are addressed from different points of view. Basic tools for understanding the seismic risk and to reduce it, like paleoseismology, remote sensing, and engineering are discussed. In particular, problems surrounding construction limitations and practices in developing countries are examined.
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Earthquake Hazard, Risk and Disasters, one of nine volumes in Elsevier's Hazards and Disasters series, covers problems caused by earthquakes and discusses the current thinking about engineering and social issues, such as how earthquake disasters can affect lives and impact property.
Titles in the Hazards and Disasters series:
Hydro-Meteorological Hazards, Risks and Disasters
Volcanic Hazards, Risks and Disasters
Landslide Hazards, Risks and Disasters
Earthquake Hazard, Risk and Disasters
Sea & Ocean Hazards, Risks and Disasters
Snow and Ice-Related Hazards, Risks and Disasters
Wildfire Hazards, Risks and Disasters
Biological and Environmental Hazards, Risks and Disasters
Hazards, Risks and Disasters in Society
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