Dynamics of Rockslides and Rockfalls
Description
Mass movement of rocks in high mountains can severely injure the population and damage man-made structures in these areas. This book focuses on the understanding of the mechanisms of rockslides and rockfalls using a quantitative approach. The range and velocity of these hazards are calculated to serve as a basis for evacuations and other preventive measures. Examples from four continents illustrate the necessity of this kind of information. The book contains a wealth of information for practitioners and scientists working in the field of catastrophe prevention.
Keywords
NatureEnvironmental Conservation & ProtectionNatural DisastersScienceEarth SciencesLife SciencesEcologyEnvironmental ScienceGeographyGeologyPhysicsGeophysicsMeteorology & ClimatologyTechnology & EngineeringAgricultureAgronomySoil ScienceCivilSoil & RockEnvironmentalStructural
2001Book
Author(s)Gerhard Abele, Theodor H. Erismann
PublisherSpringer Science & Business Media
ISBN9783540671985
LanguageEnglish
