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Control Number257696
Date and Time of Latest Transaction20140930034330.AM
General Information140930s |||||||||b ||00|||
International Standard Book Number0849351731
Cataloging SourcePAGASA-DOST
Local Call Number550.341 B46e 1980
Main Entry - Personal NameBerlin, G. Lennis
Title StatementEathquakes and the urban environment, Volume l by G. Lennis Berlin
Physical Description211p. illus., tables, figures
Summary, Etc.Earthquakes have been an integral component of the geologic evolution of planet earth. Since the dawn of history, mankind has been continually reminded of their ruinous power, usually without warning. Although the first attempt to fully document a seismic event and its effects probably occurred in 1755 following the great earthquake in Lisbon, Portugal, scientific earthquake research is mainly a product of the 20th century. Because of the complex nature of earthquake effects, current investigations encompass many disciplines, including those of both the physical and social sciences. Research activities center on such diversified topics as earthquake mechanics, earthquake prediction and control, the prompt and accurate detection of tsunamis (seismic sea waves), earthquake-resistant construction, seismic building code improvements, land use zoning, earthquake risk and hazard perception, disaster preparedness, plus the study of the concerns and fears of people who have experienced the effects of an earthquake. Data from these investigations help to form an integrated picture of a most complex field of study that Berlin termed urban seismology. This monograph attempts to amalgamate recent research input comprising the vivifying components of urban seismology at a level useful to those having an interest in the earthquake and its effects upon an urban environment. However, because some of those interested in the earthquake-urban problem may not have a strong background in the physical sciences, Chapter 2 is devoted to an examination of major earthquake parameters
Subject Added Entry - Topical TermEarthquakes -- earthquakes and building -- 1980 -- Florida
 Geology
LocationDOST PAGASA 550.341 B46e 1980 BOOKS seismocab PAG-10-0274 1 239 Purchase 0000-00-00
  
     
 
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Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration550.341 B46e 1980
  
     
 
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