Format:
Online-Ressource (XXX, 786p. 220 illus, digital)
ISBN:
9789048130719
,
9789048130702
Series Statement:
Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research 28
Content:
Recent global events such as the devastating 1998 Papua New Guinea tsunami, the 2004 Sumatran tsunami and the 2006 SE Asia undersea network cable failure underscore the societal and economic effects of submarine mass movements. These events call upon the scientific community to understand submarine mass movement processes and consequences to assist in hazard assessment, mitigation and planning. Additionally, submarine mass movements are beginning to be recognized as prevalent in continental margin geologic sections. As such, they represent a significant if not dominant role in margin sedimentary processes. They also represent a potential hazard to hydrocarbon exploration and development, but also represent exploration indicators and targets. This volume consists of a collection of the latest scientific research by international experts in geological, geophysical, engineering and environment aspects of submarine mass failures, focussed on understanding the full spectrum of challenges presented by submarine mass movements and their consequences.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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Submarine Mass Movements and Their Consequences; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1; Section I: Submarine Mass Movements: Triggers, Mechanics, and Geotechnical Properties; Section II: Submarine Mass Movements: Case Studies and Hazard Assessment; Section III: Submarine Mass Movements in Margin Construction and Economic Significance; Section IV: Submarine Mass Movements and Tsunamis; Author Index; Subject Index;
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9789048130702
Additional Edition:
Buchausg. u.d.T. Submarine mass movements and their consequences Dordrecht [u.a.] : Springer, 2010 ISBN 9789048130702
Language:
English
Subjects:
Geography
Keywords:
Meeresgeologie
;
Submarine Gleitung
;
Massenbewegung
;
Konferenzschrift
DOI:
10.1007/978-90-481-3071-9
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