The March 5, 1987 Ecuador Earthquakes: Mass Wasting and Socioeconomic Effects

Committee on Natural Disasters,National Research Council,R.L. Schuster,Josae Egred,National Academy of Sciences

The March 5, 1987 Ecuador Earthquakes: Mass Wasting and Socioeconomic Effects
Format
Paperback
Publisher
National Academies Press
Country
United States
Published
15 January 1991
Pages
184
ISBN
9780309044448

The March 5, 1987 Ecuador Earthquakes: Mass Wasting and Socioeconomic Effects

Committee on Natural Disasters,National Research Council,R.L. Schuster,Josae Egred,National Academy of Sciences

This book provides an account of the 1987 Ecuador earthquakes, evaluating the physical phenomena involved and the performance of structures and systems. It identifies and recommends cases where an in-depth study would contribute to improvement of our ability to analyze and forecast such failures and our preparedness, warning, rescue, recovery, and rehabilitation systems. The volume also describes how state-of-the-art knowledge can be applied to improve public safety and welfare.

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