%0 Book %A National Research Council %T The March 5, 1987, Ecuador Earthquakes: Mass Wasting and Socioeconomic Effects %@ 978-0-309-04444-8 %D 1991 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/1857/the-march-5-1987-ecuador-earthquakes-mass-wasting-and-socioeconomic %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/1857/the-march-5-1987-ecuador-earthquakes-mass-wasting-and-socioeconomic %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Earth Sciences %P 184 %R doi:10.17226/1857 %X 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.