The Wenchuan Earthquake of 2008: Anatomy of a Disaster

by David C. Booth, Yong Chen, David C Booth

"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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642211585
• ISBN13: 9783642211584
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.8" x 9.6"