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

National Research Council

doi:10.17226/1857

The March 5, 1987, Ecuador Earthquakes: Mass Wasting and Socioeconomic Effects (1991)

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Mass Wasting and Socioeconomic Effects (1991)

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Contributors

National Research Council; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems; Committee on Natural Disasters

Description

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.

Topics

Earth Sciences — Earthquakes, Floods and Natural Disasters

Suggested Citation

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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Publication Info

184 pages | 6 x 9
Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-309-04444-8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/1857

Contents

Table of Contents	skim chapter
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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