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When Disaster Strikes Extreme Earthquakes And Tsunamis
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Author : John Farndon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-04
When Disaster Strikes Extreme Earthquakes And Tsunamis written by John Farndon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04 with categories.
Time Nature S Extremes
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Author : The Editors of TIME
language : en
Publisher: Time
Release Date : 2011-05-24
Time Nature S Extremes written by The Editors of TIME and has been published by Time this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-24 with Nature categories.
In March 2011 the eyes of the world turned to the Pacific, where an earthquake and tsunami devastated cities along Japan's northern coasts only weeks after a major earthquake caused billions of dollars in damages in Christchurch, New Zealand. At the same time, Haiti was still reeling from the January 2010 earthquake that killed more than 300,000 people and the airline industry was still recovering from the 2010 eruption of a volcano in Iceland that sent clouds of ash billowing across Europe, disrupting global air travel for weeks. Now TIME explores the science behind the powerful forces that create such natural disasters in an updated edition of its classic 2006 volume Nature's Extremes. Here are the tectonic forces that breed earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis .... the powerful weather patterns that create deadly hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires ... and a host of other natural nightmares, from deadly mudslides to avalanches, solar flares to dust storms. Filled with galleries of fascinating, sometimes mind-boggling, photographs and featuring the informative graphics that are a hallmark of the magazine, Nature's Extremes documents the destructive power of nature at its most deadly. It is a must-read for anyone concerned with the future of our planet. TIME will donate a portion of the proceeds from this volume to organizations working to aid victims of Japan's 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Scary Tsunamis
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Author : Jane Katirgis
language : en
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Release Date : 2015-07-15
Scary Tsunamis written by Jane Katirgis and has been published by Enslow Publishing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
What is a tsunami? What causes one? Is there any way to predict them? Learn all about tsunamis and how to stay safe during one.
Extreme Earthquakes And Tsunamis
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Author : John Farndon
language : en
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Release Date : 2017-08
Extreme Earthquakes And Tsunamis written by John Farndon and has been published by Millbrook Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Presents facts about earthquakes and tsunamis and describes the damage they cause.
Historical Earthquakes Tsunamis And Archaeology In The Iberian Peninsula
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Author : Manuel Álvarez-Martí-Aguilar
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-06-22
Historical Earthquakes Tsunamis And Archaeology In The Iberian Peninsula written by Manuel Álvarez-Martí-Aguilar and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-22 with Nature categories.
Research on historical earthquakes and tsunamis in the Iberian Peninsula has made great strides in recent years, from diverse scientific fields ranging from geology to archaeology. In addition to the famous earthquake and tsunami of 1755, which intensely affected the peninsula, researchers are conducting a growing number of surveys and case studies on seismic episodes and extreme wave events of possible tsunamigenic origin in Portugal and Spain during the ancient, medieval, and modern eras. However, the development of these studies has suffered due to a certain lack of communication among the different fields of research, which are focused on their own methodologies and interests. The aim of this book is to promote interdisciplinary dialogue by linking the results of the most recent research into historical earthquakes and tsunamis in Iberia from the fields of geology, history and archaeology. The volume, which devotes special attention to tsunamis and to events that occurred in the Iberian Peninsula before 1755, offers synthetic insights, updates, and case studies of maximum interest for knowledge of the historical seismology of Portugal and Spain.
Extreme Natural Hazards Disaster Risks And Societal Implications
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Author : Alik Ismail-Zadeh
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2014-04-17
Extreme Natural Hazards Disaster Risks And Societal Implications written by Alik Ismail-Zadeh and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-17 with Nature categories.
A unique interdisciplinary approach to disaster risk research, including global hazards and case-studies, for researchers, graduate students and professionals.
Tsunami
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Author : Ruth Naumann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Tsunami written by Ruth Naumann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Earthquakes categories.
Tsunami introduces the idea of Extreme Natural Events and then moves to focus on tsunamis. After looking at what causes a tsunami, it examines the 2009 Samoan event. The book also covers how New Zealand is affected by not only the Samoan event, but the threat of tsunamis in general. Tsunami has been designed to be used in both Social Studies and Geography classes. It is packed with new and engaging resources and imagery. Social Studies classes can use this book to concentrate on the significance of the event. The causes and effects, peoplea s reaction in response to a community challenge, and how peoplea s past actions impact on the lives of those living in the present. Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Geography students can use this book for a more in-depth study of a tsunami as a result of an earthquake. By investigating the 2009 tsunami in Samoa, students will be able to demonstrate a geographic understanding of an extreme natural event and the human response to it. Activities for students are designed around key competencies to encourage the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values. Teachers can choose to have students work on tasks as individuals, groups or as a class.
Tsunamis
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Author : Horace M. Karling
language : en
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Release Date : 2005
Tsunamis written by Horace M. Karling and has been published by Nova Science Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Disaster relief categories.
The phenomenon called a 'tsunami' (soo-NAHmee) is a series of travelling ocean waves of extremely long length generated primarily by earthquakes occurring below or near the ocean floor. Underwater volcanic eruptions and landslides can also generate tsunamis. In the deep ocean, the tsunami waves propagate across the deep ocean with a speed exceeding 800 kilometres per hour (km, 500 miles per hour), and a wave height of only a few tens of centimetres (1 foot) or less. Tsunami waves are distinguished from ordinary ocean waves by their great length between wave crests, often exceeding a 100 km (60 miles) or more in the deep ocean, and by the time between these crests, ranging from 10 minutes to an hour. As they reach the shallow waters of the coast, the waves slow down and the water can pile up into a wall of destruction tens of meters (30 ft) or more in height. The effect can be amplified where a bay, harbour or lagoon funnels the wave as it moves inland. Large tsunamis have been known to rise over 30 meters (100 ft). Even a tsunami 3-6 meters (m) high can be very destructive and cause many deaths and injuries. near the ocean. During the 1990s, over 4,000 people were killed by 10 tsunamis, including more than 1000 lives lost in the 1992 Flores region, Indonesia, and 2200 lives in the 1998 Aitape, Papua New Guinea tsunamis. Property damage was nearly one billion United States (US) dollars. Although 80 per cent of the tsunamis occur in the Pacific, they can also threaten coastlines of countries in other regions, including the Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Caribbean region, and even the Atlantic Ocean.
Geological Records Of Tsunamis And Other Extreme Waves
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Author : Max Engel
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2020-07-25
Geological Records Of Tsunamis And Other Extreme Waves written by Max Engel and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-25 with Science categories.
Geological Records of Tsunamis and Other Extreme Waves provides a systematic compendium with concise chapters on the concept and history of paleotsunami research, sediment types and sediment sources, field methods, sedimentary and geomorphological characteristics, as well as dating and modeling approaches. By contrasting tsunami deposits with those of competing mechanisms in the coastal zone such as storm waves and surges, and by embedding this field of research into the wider context of tsunami science, the book is also relevant to readers interested in paleotempestology, coastal sedimentary environments, or sea-level changes, and coastal hazard management. The effectiveness of paleotsunami records in coastal hazard-mitigation strategies strongly depends on the appropriate selection of research approaches and methods that are tailored to the site-specific environment and age of the deposits. In addition to summarizing the state-of-the-art in tsunami sedimentology, Geological Records of Tsunamis and Other Extreme Waves guides researchers through establishing an appropriate research design and how to develop reliable records of prehistoric events using field-based and laboratory methods, as well as modeling techniques. Features a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in tsunami sedimentology and paleotsunami research Offers advice on the most appropriate mapping, sampling, and analytical approaches for a wide variety of coastal settings and sedimentary environments Provides methodological details for field sampling and the most important proxy analyses
Darwin Geodynamics And Extreme Waves
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Author : Sh. U. Galiev
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-06-16
Darwin Geodynamics And Extreme Waves written by Sh. U. Galiev and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-16 with Science categories.
This book examines the reasons behind the resonant amplification of seismic and ocean waves that have the capacity to destroy cities and ocean-going vessels. Using Charles Darwin’s important geophysical research as a starting point, it provides insights into the interaction between earthquakes with volcanoes, seaquake, and tsunami formation. In particular, the author details the observations that Darwin made on a powerful earthquake that occurred in Chile in 1835, noting how the famous naturalist and geologist used the concept of earthquake-induced vertical shock to explain the event's devastating impact. The book then goes on to show how Darwin's concept relates to the catastrophic results of the shallow quakes that recently destroyed Port-au-Prince (Haiti, 2010) and severely damaged Christchurch (New Zealand, 2011). In addition, the author asks whether Darwin's ideas are endorsed by the discoveries of modern science and whether the results of destructive earthquakes can be modeled using strongly nonlinear wave equations. Coverage also proposes that similar equations can be used to simulate the dynamics of many objects on the surface of the Earth, and to model the origin of the Universe, dark matter, and dark energy as strongly nonlinear wave phenomena. The book will appeal to students as well as researchers and engineers in geophysics, seismology, nonlinear wave studies, cosmology, physical oceanography, and ocean and coastal engineering. It will also be of use to those who are interested in the phenomena of natural catastrophes as well as those who want to learn more about the life and work of Charles Darwin.