Dynamics of Rockslides and Rockfalls (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783540671985)

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.

Author: Theodor H. Erismann, Gerhard Abele
ISBN-10: 3540671986
ISBN-13: 9783540671985
Publisher: Springer
Language: English
Published: 04/24/2001
Pages: 316
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d