Natural Hazards On The Island Of Hawaii
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Natural Hazards On The Island Of Hawaii
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Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
Natural Hazards On The Island Of Hawaii written by Geological Survey (U.S.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Natural disasters categories.
Natural Hazards On The Island Of Hawaii
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Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
Natural Hazards On The Island Of Hawaii written by Geological Survey (U.S.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with categories.
Living On The Shores Of Hawaii
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Author : Charles H. Fletcher
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2010-12-31
Living On The Shores Of Hawaii written by Charles H. Fletcher and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-31 with Nature categories.
Rarely a day goes by in Hawai‘i without the media reporting on environmental issues stemming from public debate. Will the proposed housing development block my access to the beach? Is the rising sea level going to cause flooding where I live? How does overfishing damage the reef? Is the water clean where I surf? Living on the Shores of Hawai‘i discusses the paradox of environmental loss under a management system considered by many to be one of the most stringent in the nation. It reviews a wide range of environmental concerns in Hawai‘i with an eye toward resolution by focusing on "place-based" management, a theme consistent with—and borrowing from—the Hawaiian ahupua‘a system. After describing a typical situation in Hawai‘i where a sandy beach is lost because a seawall has been built to protect a poorly sited home, the authors step back in time to trace land-use practices before and after the arrival of Westerners and the increased tempo of destruction following the latter. They go on to discuss volcanoes and the risk of placing homes in locations vulnerable to natural hazards and the potential dangers of earthquakes and tsunamis to a complacent public. Water issues, including scarcity, flooding, and pollution, are surveyed, as well as climate change and the possible outcomes of projected sea rise for Hawai‘i. The authors explain coastal erosion and beach loss and the problems of overfishing and ocean acidification. Later chapters assess residents’ risks to hurricanes, offering mitigation techniques, and provide a summary and some management conclusions. As tensions increase because of conflicting standards, misunderstandings, and contradictory ideals and actions, we put our economy and quality of life at risk. Sound decision-making begins with asking the right questions. This book addresses these questions within the context of sustainability and thus their influence on the future of Hawai‘i.
Natural Hazards In The Asia Pacific Region
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Author : James P. Terry
language : en
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Release Date : 2012
Natural Hazards In The Asia Pacific Region written by James P. Terry and has been published by Geological Society of London this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Hazardous geographic environments categories.
Even a cursory glance at any map of the Asia-Pacific region makes a striking impression: in addition to the large continental landmass the region encompasses a truly vast expanse of ocean, dispersed over which are thousands of islands. Many might say that it could not be a worse time to live in this region. In the past few years we have experienced not only a number of devastating tsunamis (Indonesia, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Japan), but should not forget either the seemingly endless list of other natural hazards such as tropical cyclones and typhoons, volcanic eruptions, river floods and wildfires, amongst numerous others.
Earthquakes Volcanoes
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Author : Ruth Deery
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
Earthquakes Volcanoes written by Ruth Deery and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Grade level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, e, i, s.
U S Geological Survey Bulletin
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
U S Geological Survey Bulletin written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Geology categories.
The New Year S Eve Flood On Oahu Hawaii
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1990-02-01
The New Year S Eve Flood On Oahu Hawaii written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-02-01 with Science categories.
The flood that greeted the new year in 1988 brought home the uncomfortable realization that many suburban areas of eastern Oahu are at risk from sudden and, in some cases, unpredictable flooding. Torrential rains fell over the southeastern portion of the island on New Year's Eve, precipitating major flooding in several suburban neighborhoods and resulting in $34 million in damages. Neither the current meteorological capabilities nor the present flood control structures for the Oahu area proved adequate to predict or control the deluge. This book documents and analyzes the meteorological conditions leading to the torrential rains, the causes and patterns of flooding, the performance of flood control structures in affected areas, the extent of damages, and the effectiveness of the local emergency response and recovery actions. Conclusions and recommendations are drawn from the analyses.
Volcanic And Seismic Hazards On The Island Of Hawaii
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Author : C. C. Heliker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Volcanic And Seismic Hazards On The Island Of Hawaii written by C. C. Heliker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Earthquakes categories.
Natural Hazards Photograph Catalog
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Author : National Geophysical Data Center
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Natural Hazards Photograph Catalog written by National Geophysical Data Center and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Earthquakes categories.
"Photographs of damage caused by natural hazards represent a unique form of data, which captures the transient consequences of Earth's periodic upheavals. They preserve a permanent record of the sometimes destructive effects that otherwise would be erased forever in cleanup and reconstruction operations. Photographs serve as a reminder to both the research scientist and the layman not only that such events can-and probably will-reoccur, but that we should be prepared to handle their consequences in the future"--Introduction.
Volcanic And Seismic Hazards On The Island Of Hawaii
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Volcanic And Seismic Hazards On The Island Of Hawaii written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Earthquakes categories.