ENGLISH

Dynamics of Rockslides and Rockfalls

By Prof. Dr. Theodor H. Erismann , Prof. Dr. Gerhard Abele (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2001
ISBN
978-3-642-08653-3, 978-3-662-04639-5
DOI
10.1007/978-3-662-04639-5
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
11 MB (11276344 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
316\328
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-01 04:00:00
FoundationsGeology; Geography (general); Geoecology/Natural PHydraulics

Description

Mass movement of rocks in high mountains can severely injure the population and damage man-made structures in these areas. This book focuses on the understanding of the mechanisms of rockslides and rockfalls using a quantitative approach. The range and velocity of these hazards are calculated to serve as a basis for evacuations and other preventive measures. Examples from four continents illustrate the necessity of this kind of information. The book contains a wealth of information for practitioners and scientists working in the field of catastrophe prevention.

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