Geomorphic Impacts of Earthquakes (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, Philadelphia, 2026
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- Title
- Geomorphic Impacts of Earthquakes (Paperback)
- Author
- Tim Davies
- Publisher
- Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, Philadelphia
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0443403759
- ISBN 13
- 9780443403750
This book will help readers professionally engaged in the Earth sciences be better prepared to assess the full range of natural hazards that threaten particular locations, and to work out how to evaluate their contribution to societal risks.
- Explicitly addresses the variety of processes and landforms resulting from the geomorphic cascade that is triggered by large earthquakes
- Provides the reader with a basis of geomorphic process knowledge to underpin the ability to foresee the impacts of ground shaking and fault rupture on landscapes
- Links seismo-geomorphic processes to hazards resulting from the impact of those processes to analyze the impacts of these processes on society
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About the Author
Prof Alexander Densmore, Deputy Head of the Department of Geography at Durham University, UK, is a leading expert in the dynamic processes shaping Earth's surface. Raised on the tectonically active west coast of North America, his fascination with mountain-building and erosion has driven his academic pursuits. After earning a PhD from the University of California, Santa Cruz, he held prestigious positions at Trinity College Dublin and ETH Zurich before joining Durham University in 2006. Currently, his research delves into the aftermath of earthquakes on mass wasting and sediment transfer in Nepal and China. He also focuses on utilizing scientific data to mitigate earthquake and monsoon-induced hazards, particularly in Nepal. Furthermore, his work extends to comprehending sediment routing systems, employing both field studies in northern India and advanced numerical modeling techniques. Professor Densmore's multidisciplinary approach enriches our understanding of geological phenomena and their societal impacts.
Prof. Xuanmei Fan, an esteemed expert in geological hazards and risk assessment, is currently affiliated with Chengdu University of Technology. With a background at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and as a Full Professor at the State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection in China, her research focuses on earthquake-induced geological hazards, particularly in the Tibetan Plateau. Notably, Prof. Fan's studies on the causes and effects of earthquake-induced landslides following the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake have been extensive. She has made significant contributions to the development of early warning systems for post-earthquake debris flows, resulting in numerous lives saved. Her exceptional achievements have garnered recognition, including the 2016 Richard Wolters Prize from the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG). Prof. Xuanmei Fan's remarkable contributions to science and technology have earned her acclaim as one of China's top female geologists, receiving national and provincial prizes in honor of her accomplishments.
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