Dynamics of Rockslides and Rockfalls:

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 ser...

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Main Authors: Erismann, Theodor H. 1921-2002 (Author), Abele, Gerhard (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2001
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Links:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-04639-5
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-04639-5
Summary: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
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (XVI, 316 p)
ISBN:9783662046395
DOI:10.1007/978-3-662-04639-5