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Bucharest is Europe's most vulnerable capital to earthquakes. Distant seismic events cause major damage and loss of life in the city. This volume gathers research on their impact, covering all aspects of hazard and risk assessment, from source to disaster management solutions.
The impact of earthquakes on society and especially on large urban agglomerations is of the greatest interest both for specialists and the general public. The effects can be overwhelming and cause true collapse in daily life across an entire region or country. An example is Bucharest, capital of Romania, which suffers enormously from earthquakes. The earthquakes generated in the Vrancea seismic nest at intermediate depths (60 – 180 km) far away from the city cause major damage and loss of life in Bucharest several times each century. For this reason, Bucharest is currently considered to be the most vulnerable capital in Europe to seismic waves. This volume brings together a multitude of research works regarding the impact of Vrancea earthquakes on the city. All aspects considered essential for hazard and risk assessment are taken into account: source characterization, wave propagation from focus to the site, local site response, vulnerability and risk aspects together with some disaster management solutions. The book responds to the increased interest from graduate students, research scientists in seismology/geophysics, civil engineers, decision makers and the general public on seismic risk in large cities. By reviewing the main recent advances in seismological research, it provides an excellent starting point for new approaches and research applied to growing communities in big and resilient cities.
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges threatening Earth. Using a multidisciplinary approach, this textbook combines the scientific principles of climate change with the Water-Energy-Food-Health (WEFH) Nexus to help develop long-term strategies for the future.
This book focuses on the physical processes in the World Ocean which regulate natural climate variability. It analyses Atlantic and Indo-Pacific signals and assesses the ocean’s role in the recent hiatus of global warming and the probability of abrupt climate change.
This book reviews physical oceanography, from its history to its future challenges. It relates the physics of the ocean to topical issues like climate change and ocean forecasting, helping you understand how the ocean fits into the complex system of the global environment.
Geological and seismic activity alters hydrogen and methane flows from the ground, changing the air’s electrical characteristics. This book uses field observations to illustrate how atmospheric-electrical monitoring can be used to solve problems in geophysics.
This distinctive volume synthesizes the latest evolutionary research in the Galápagos. It explores human-nature conflicts, conservation, and predicts the destiny of the islands’ biodiversity under climate change, urbanization, and tourism, illustrated with over 260 figures.
Lost World of Rēkohu explores the extraordinary fossil record of the Chatham Islands. This ancient land was forested with dinosaurs, and its warm waters hosted the largest sea monsters that ever lived—a tale of life in Zealandia never told before.
Discover the Galápagos, from its first sighting to Darwin’s famous visit, Melville’s enchanted isles, and a secret WWII military base. This work intertwines history with the geology and unique organisms of the archipelago, brought to life with over 250 figures.
This literary ‘Swiss army knife’ explains the origins and uses of limestones. Discover how they form rocks, create iconic karst scenery, and provide reservoirs for ~50% of the world’s oil and gas, while also posing unique hydrogeological and foundation problems.
This book challenges traditional consensus on groundwater flow. Revising the theory’s mathematical and physical foundations, it improves analytical equations, debunks myths, and bridges the gap between steady-state and time-dependent calculations from a new perspective.
Jordan is an outdoor geological museum. This book offers simple, up-to-date findings and clear illustrations to help students, researchers, and non-geologists gain insight into Jordan’s unique geological set-up.
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