| Applied Geomorphology for Mitigation of Natural Hazards Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Oya, M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 940103804X ISBN-13: 9789401038041 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Hydrology - Science | Earth Sciences - Sedimentology & Stratigraphy - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology |
| Dewey: 551.3 |
| Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.61 lbs) 179 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: There are many natural hazards such as floods, landslides, volcanoes and earthquakes in the Asia-Pacific Region. Nevertheless, there are few studies of such natural hazards in this region and knowledge about their mitigation is of the utmost importance. This book documents the use of geomorphological maps showing the state of flooding; these maps allow predictions to be made. The author has compiled geomorphological maps and documentation of their validation, and the maps allow not only estimation of flooding, but also prediction of soil liquefaction caused by earthquakes. Audience: The results of the discussions in this book apply not only to geographers, consultants, engineers and policy makers in Japan and Southeast Asian countries, but also to those from Europe, North America, and Africa. |