Earthquakes: Triggers, Environmental Impact and Potential Hazards
( Natural Disaster Research, Prediction and Mitigation )
Publication series ：Natural Disaster Research, Prediction and Mitigation
Author： Kostas Konstantinou (Dept of Earth Sciences National Central University Taoyuan County Taiwan)
Publisher： Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Publication year： 2013
E-ISBN: 9781620819678
Subject： P315 seismology
Keyword： Natural Disasters
Language： ENG
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Description
Earthquakes represent a natural phenomenon that throughout human history has caused destruction of man-made structures and dramatic loss of life. The study of earthquake phenomena has seen a rapid growth over the past few decades and has contributed significantly towards mitigating the effects of large earthquakes. This edited volume consists of a collection of ten chapters that address three topical areas related to earthquake research. The contributed chapters in this volume will be of use to a range of professionals such as Earth scientists, engineers and civil protection officers.