Earthquakes : risk factors, seismic effects and economic consequences / Albert P. Quinn, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Quinn, Albert P., editor.

Series:

Natural disaster research, prediction and mitigation series.

Natural Disaster Research, Prediction and Mitigation

Standardized Title:

Earthquakes (Nova Science Publishers)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Earthquakes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (251 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Publishers, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

An earthquake is a natural disaster that causes damage worldwide. Not only earthquakes of high magnitude, but also those of small magnitude that strike unprepared regions can cause economic and social consequences, and many casualties. Unlike other natural disasters, the exact time of an earthquake cannot be estimated; scientists can only predict the timeline and magnitude based on the history of earthquakes in a region. Even though current technology cannot predict the precise time, location or magnitude, public awareness about the estimations allows both individuals and government to be ready for their devastating effects. This book begins by discussing how public awareness about the effects of earthquakes and how to prepare for a possible earthquake which can potentially save lives. The book then continues with topics that include seismic PRA; seismic safety assessments of existing buildings; psychiatric reactions of individuals to earthquakes; possible relation between an intense earthquake and the voltage signal generated by atmospheric ionic currents and/or suddent change of the electric field in the air; and others. (Imprint: Nova)

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-63117-518-1