Seismicity of Central America

Seismicity of Central America
Author: Nicholas Nicholas Ambraseys
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2001
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781860942440

This book is the outcome of a careful and detailed study of earthquakes in Central America. It combines information from felt effects and instrumental recordings to reassess the location and size of events since the beginning of the instrumental era. Early sections describe the techniques used, with particular emphasis on the determination of earthquake magnitude. The largest section comprises detailed descriptions of more than 700 of the more significant earthquakes, many accompanied by maps of the felt effects. The main catalogue gives details of the location and size of more than 1800 events, with references to associated phenomena such as surface faulting, volcanism and tsunami generation.

Central America, Two Volume Set

Central America, Two Volume Set
Author: Jochen Bundschuh
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1392
Release: 2012-04-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0203947045

An integrated treatment of the principal fields of classical and applied geosciences of Central America, this authoritative two-volume monograph treats the region as a whole, exploring geology, earth resources and geo-hazards across political boundaries. It reviews the published literature, and supplements it with an abundance of information from o

International Handbook of Earthquake & Engineering Seismology, Part A

International Handbook of Earthquake & Engineering Seismology, Part A
Author: William H.K. Lee
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 994
Release: 2002-09-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080489222

Modern scientific investigations of earthquakes began in the 1880s, and the International Association of Seismology was organized in 1901 to promote collaboration of scientists and engineers in studying earthquakes. The International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology, under the auspices of the International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth's Interior (IASPEI), was prepared by leading experts under a distinguished international advisory board and team of editors.The content is organized into 56 chapters and includes over 430 figures, 24 of which are in color. This large-format, comprehensive reference summarizes well-established facts, reviews relevant theories, surveys useful methods and techniques, and documents and archives basic seismic data. It will be the authoritative reference for scientists and engineers and a quick and handy reference for seismologists.Also available is The International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology, Part B.

A new seismotectonic model approach to Nicaragua, Un nuevo enfoque de modelo sismotectónico para Nicaragua Second Edition

A new seismotectonic model approach to Nicaragua, Un nuevo enfoque de modelo sismotectónico para Nicaragua Second Edition
Author: M.O. Cotilla-Rodríguez, L. Álvarez-Gómez, D. Córdoba-Barba and A. Muñoz-Guerrero
Publisher: Mario Cotilla Rodriguez
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2023-04-02
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Esta Segunda Edición: 1) mejora algunas de las figuras anteriormente publicadas en la primera edicion del libro 2) completa los comentarios sobre el análisis simogénico entorno a los Lagos 3) argumenta con los nuevos datos la regionalización

Lifeline Performance of El Salvador Earthquakes of January 13 and February 13, 2001

Lifeline Performance of El Salvador Earthquakes of January 13 and February 13, 2001
Author: Le Val Lund
Publisher: ASCE Publications
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784475317

Prepared by the Council on Disaster Reduction and Earthquake Investigation Committee of Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering of ASCE. This TCLEE Monograph details the effects of two earthquakes that occurred in El Salvador on January 13 and February 13, 2001. The first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.6, and the second had a magnitude of 6.6. Catastrophic damage was estimated at $1.6 billion. Significant lifeline disruption was the result of landslides, which closed the major Pan American Highway and the highway to the international airport and disrupted power, communication, street lighting, roads and water systems.

Central America

Central America
Author: Jochen Bundschuh
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 736
Release: 2007
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

An integrated treatment of the principal fields of classical and applied geosciences of Central America, this authoritative two-volume monograph treats the region as a whole, exploring geology, earth resources and geo-hazards across political boundaries. It reviews the published literature, and supplements it with an abundance of information from ongoing investigations and internal reports. Covering a region rich in geological resources and where natural disasters are frequent, the monograph provides a solid foundation for local and international institutions concerned with land-use, infrastructure, water and energy resources, and mining, as well as with hazard reduction and disaster prevention.