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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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National Research Council. 1991. The March 5, 1987, Ecuador Earthquakes: Mass Wasting and Socioeconomic Effects. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/1857.

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184 pages |  6 x 9 |  Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-309-04444-8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/1857
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Front Matter i-xiv
Executive Summary 1-10
1 Introduction 11-22
2 General Geology of Northeastern Ecuador 23-28
3 Tectonics and Seismicity 29-41
4 Intensity and Damage Distribution 42-50
5 Mass Wasting and Flooding 51-82
6 Effects of Lifelines 83-99
7 Local-Level Economic and Social Consequences 100-121
8 Organizational Interaction in Response and Recovery 122-156
Appendix A Disaster-Management Organizations - General 157-158
Appendix B International Organizations Involved in the March 1987 Disaster Operations 159-160
Appendix C Ecuadorian Organizations Involved in the March 1987 Disaster Operations 161-163
Map 164-164

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