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The Wenchuan Earthquake of 2008:Anatomy of a Disaster

Author(s): Chen Yong

Publisher: Science Press
Published Date: 2011
ISBN: 9787030307842
Pages: 276
Language: English
Type: Book
Cover: Hard Cover

Our Price: $92.00

Avail: In-Stock

Description

The Wenchuan Earthquake of 2008 Anatomy of a Disaster gives a detailed account of the damage, seismology and tectonics of the event and discusses earthquake prediction, seismic hazard and risk management, the creation and implementation of building codes, and new practices used in rescue,relief and reconstruction. It will be of significant interest to researchers and practitioners engaged in seismology, geophysics, engineering, the social sciences, and disaster management and recovery. It also offers a valuable new and unique Chinese perspective with many insights for future mitigation of earthquake risk.