Catastrophic Earthquakes
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Subcommittee on Science
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Published: 1992
Total Pages: 310
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Subcommittee on Science
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Published: 1992
Total Pages: 310
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: John L. Casey
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Published: 2016-12-12
Total Pages: 485
ISBN-13: 1490779043
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The United States of America will likely be devastated by earthquakes within the next twenty years. That is the startling conclusion of the authors of this book, all of them leading experts in the geophysical effects of climate change. They make a strong case for a link between the suns cycles of behavior with highly destructive earthquakes. The authors explain that when the sun goes into a reduced energy phase, it produces colder weather and the worst earthquakes weve ever seen. Their easy-to-understand charts and graphs clearly show that we face an imminent threat. Find out the status of the threat for California, Alaska, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and other states and regionsas well as when and where the next catastrophic quakes will most likely strike. The authors also share the latest damage and loss-of-life assessments from the federal government, and they argue that were not doing enough to confront the threat. The United States could face up to $600 billion in damages, and tens of thousands of people could die beginning in 2017, they warn. Prepare yourself, your family, and your business for the most dangerous earthquakes youll ever face with Upheaval!
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 1992-02-01
Total Pages: 197
ISBN-13: 0309046394
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book presents the proceedings of an August 1990 forum held at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. Topics covered include the current and potential roles of the private sector and the various levels of government before, during, and after an earthquake occurs, and alternative strategies that could be implemented to reduce the economic impacts, with emphasis placed on the role of the insurance industry.
Author: Trevor J. Hughes
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2022-12-19
Total Pages: 449
ISBN-13: 1000830713
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This interesting book offers an analysis of man-made catastrophes and asks why they continue to occur. 87 catastrophes or near-catastrophes, including high profile cases such as the Bhopal gas disaster, Grenfell Tower, Shoreham Air Show crash, Brumadinho dam collapse and Fukushima Daiichi, are described together with the reasons why they occurred and why over 50 different safety management approaches and techniques failed to prevent them. Featuring 63 eye opening stories from the author’s own personal experience and over 200 pitfalls in safety management approaches, this title is illustrated by 24 hypothetical cases in which the reader is asked to consider the approach they would take. Safety management techniques discussed include operating practices, personnel selection and emergency response. Safety management approaches including safety governance in organisations, along with the role of government and local authorities using the instruments of the law are extensively discussed. The work concludes with imaginative and creative ways forward with the aim to make considerable progress and to potentially eliminate man-made catastrophes for good. This title will be an ideal read for safety managers and engineers, community leaders in civic duties or labour union roles and professionals tasked with stopping and mitigating the impacts of man-made catastrophes, along with non-technical readers who are curious and concerned.
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Subcommittee on Science
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Published: 1992
Total Pages: 320
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Roger Musson
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 2012-10-16
Total Pages: 271
ISBN-13: 1137106999
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →For centuries, Californians and the Japanese have known that they were at risk of catastrophic earthquakes, and prepared accordingly. But when a violent 7.0 earthquake rocked Haiti in 2010, hardly anyone knew the island nation was even at risk for disaster, and, tragically, no one was prepared. Over 300,000 people died as buildings that had never been designed to withstand such intense shaking toppled over and crushed their inhabitants. Now, scientists warn that it won't be long before a single, catastrophic quake kills one million people - and that it is going to strike right where we least expect it. In this groundbreaking book, renowned seismologist with the British Geological Survey Roger Musson takes us on an exhilarating journey to explore what scientists and engineers are doing to prepare us for the worst. With riveting tales of the scientists who first cracked the mystery of what causes the ground to violently shake, Musson makes plain the powerful geological forces driving earthquakes and tsunamis, and shows how amazing feats of engineering are making our cities earthquake-proof. Highlighting hotspots around the world from Mexico City to New York this is a compelling scientific adventure into nature at its fiercest.
Author: United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Published: 1980
Total Pages: 70
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Erik Banks
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2005-09-27
Total Pages: 190
ISBN-13: 0470015454
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Catastrophic risk is one of the most significant and challenging areas of corporate risk management. Analyze this risk for your company with Catastrophic Risk and make sure you have sufficient resources to absorb losses and avoid financial distress. The first comprehensive volume to address this topic from a financial perspective, this book is a guide to the worst financial risks threatening companies and industries today. Author Eric Banks begins with a consideration of ?catastrophe? and its mplications, looks at the state of actuarial and financial modelling of catastrophe risks, and discusses the creation of a risk management framework that will enable the efficient and secure management of exposure. Catastrophic Risk is essential reading if you're a corporate treasurer, CFO, or insurance/financial risk manager responsible for corporate risk management. Order your copy today.
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Publisher:
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 216
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 1992-01-01
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780309090131
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book presents the proceedings of an August 1990 forum held at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. Topics covered include the current and potential roles of the private sector and the various levels of government before, during, and after an earthquake occurs, and alternative strategies that could be implemented to reduce the economic impacts, with emphasis placed on the role of the insurance industry.