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.
Table of Contents |
skim chapter | |
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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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