Download or read book Geomatics in Tsunami written by Sm Ramasamy and published by New India Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributed articles; chiefly with reference to India.
Download or read book Geomatics Solutions for Disaster Management written by Jonathan Li and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-07-28 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective utilization of satellite positioning, remote sensing, and GIS in disaster monitoring and management requires research and development in numerous areas, including data collection, information extraction and analysis, data standardization, organizational and legal aspects of sharing of remote sensing information. This book provides a solid overview of what is being developed in the risk prevention and disaster management sector.
Download or read book Tsunami Risk Assessment Using Geomatics in Fujairah City United Arab Emirates written by Khameis Mohamed Abdouli and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Geo information for Disaster Management written by Peter van Oosterom and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-02-28 with total page 1412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geo-information technology can be of considerable use in disaster management, but with considerable challenge in integrating systems, interoperability and reliability. This book provides a broad overview of geo-information technology, software, systems needed, currently used and to be developed for disaster management. The text invites discussion on systems and requirements for use of geo-information under time and stress constraints and unfamiliar situations, environments and circumstances.
Download or read book Advanced Remote Sensing Technology for Tsunami Modelling and Forecasting written by Maged Marghany and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-07-04 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The innovation in space technologies has generated a new method for observing and monitoring tsunamis from space. Most tsunami remote sensing studies focus on using classical image processing tools or conventional edge detection procedures. However, these methods do not use modern physics, applied mathematics, signal communication, remote sensing data and innovative space technologies. This book equips readers to understand how to monitor tsunamis from space with remote sensing technology art to create a better alarm warning system.
Download or read book Assessing the Impacts of the 2004 Tsunami on Mangroves Using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques written by Poonthip Sirikulchayanon and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On December 26, 2004, the biggest earthquake in the past 40 years occurred under the sea near the west of Sumatra. Tsunamis never occurred before in the Indian Ocean, yet the earthquake created a powerful tsunami that killed more than 200,000 people and affected millions when it hit 11 countries around the Indian Ocean, including Thailand. While tsunami characteristics and effects are not fully understood, there are reports suggesting that mangroves, acting as a barrier, may be able to significantly reduce the devastation caused by the waves. In this study, we choose the worst-hit province in Thailand, Phang Nga, as our study area. The study focuses on the spatial association between mangrove forests and the damage. Using GIS and remote sensing techniques, we compile the data from various sources and detect the land cover changes to determine the level of damage in regions with and without mangroves. The proposed novel approach integrates GIS proximity analysis and change detection with remote sensing techniques to creatively delineated buffer zones from the coastline into four homogenous sub-regions. These techniques can provide an easy way to compare the patterns of damage in areas with different land characteristics and different distances from the coastline. The results show that the obvious damage of the tsunami is within the distance of 3 kilometers from the coastline. The areas near the coastline of all sub-regions show levels of damage with an average of 26.87%. In this study, we observe that mangroves can withstand the force of tsunami much better than regular vegetation and the areas behind mangrove forests also benefit from the protection. Our results could be useful for mangrove replantation and management in the future. Moreover, this study could be a prototype for studying impacts of the tsunami in other affected countries.
Download or read book Geographic Information Systems GIS for Disaster Management written by Brian Tomaszewski and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its second edition, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Disaster Management has been completely updated to take account of new developments in the field. Using a hands-on approach grounded in relevant GIS and disaster management theory and practice, this textbook continues the tradition of the benchmark first edition, providing coverage of GIS fundamentals applied to disaster management. Real-life case studies demonstrate GIS concepts and their applicability to the full disaster management cycle. The learning-by-example approach helps readers see how GIS for disaster management operates at local, state, national, and international scales through government, the private sector, non‐governmental organizations, and volunteer groups. New in the second edition: a chapter on allied technologies that includes remote sensing, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), indoor navigation, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS); thirteen new technical exercises that supplement theoretical and practical chapter discussions and fully reinforce concepts learned; enhanced boxed text and other pedagogical features to give readers even more practical advice; examination of new forms of world‐wide disaster faced by society; discussion of new commercial and open-source GIS technology and techniques such as machine learning and the Internet of Things; new interviews with subject-matter and industry experts on GIS for disaster management in the US and abroad; new career advice on getting a first job in the industry. Learned yet accessible, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Disaster Management continues to be a valuable teaching tool for undergraduate and graduate instructors in the disaster management and GIS fields, as well as disaster management and humanitarian professionals. Please visit http://gisfordisastermanagement.com to view supplemental material such as slides and hands-on exercise video walkthroughs. This companion website offers valuable hands-on experience applying concepts to practice.
Download or read book Assessing Building Vulnerability to Tsunami Hazard Using Integrative Remote Sensing and GIS Approaches written by Sumaryono and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Indian Ocean Tsunami written by Pradyumna P. Karan and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On December 26, 2004, a massive tsunami triggered by an underwater earthquake pummeled the coasts of Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and other countries along the Indian Ocean. With casualties as far away as Africa, the aftermath was overwhelming: ships could be spotted miles inland; cars floated in the ocean; legions of the unidentified dead -- an estimated 225,000 -- were buried in mass graves; relief organizations struggled to reach rural areas and provide adequate aid for survivors. Shortly after this disaster, researchers from around the world traveled to the region's most devastated areas, observing and documenting the tsunami's impact. The Indian Ocean Tsunami: The Global Response to a Natural Disaster offers the first analysis of the response and recovery effort. Editors Pradyumna P. Karan and S. Subbiah, employing an interdisciplinary approach, have assembled an international team of top geographers, geologists, anthropologists, and political scientists to study the environmental, economic, and political effects of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The volume includes chapters that address the tsunami's geo-environmental impact on coastal ecosystems and groundwater systems. Other chapters offer sociocultural perspectives on religious power relations in South India and suggest ways to improve government agencies' response systems for natural disasters. A clear and definitive analysis of the second deadliest natural disaster on record, The Indian Ocean Tsunami will be of interest to environmentalists and political scientists alike, as well as to planners and administrators of disaster-preparedness programs.
Download or read book Geological Records of Tsunamis and Other Extreme Waves written by Max Engel and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-07-25 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geological Records of Tsunamis and Other Extreme Waves provides a systematic compendium with concise chapters on the concept and history of paleotsunami research, sediment types and sediment sources, field methods, sedimentary and geomorphological characteristics, as well as dating and modeling approaches. By contrasting tsunami deposits with those of competing mechanisms in the coastal zone such as storm waves and surges, and by embedding this field of research into the wider context of tsunami science, the book is also relevant to readers interested in paleotempestology, coastal sedimentary environments, or sea-level changes, and coastal hazard management. The effectiveness of paleotsunami records in coastal hazard-mitigation strategies strongly depends on the appropriate selection of research approaches and methods that are tailored to the site-specific environment and age of the deposits. In addition to summarizing the state-of-the-art in tsunami sedimentology, Geological Records of Tsunamis and Other Extreme Waves guides researchers through establishing an appropriate research design and how to develop reliable records of prehistoric events using field-based and laboratory methods, as well as modeling techniques. - Features a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in tsunami sedimentology and paleotsunami research - Offers advice on the most appropriate mapping, sampling, and analytical approaches for a wide variety of coastal settings and sedimentary environments - Provides methodological details for field sampling and the most important proxy analyses
Download or read book Fun Learning Facts About Towering Tsunamis written by Jess Roche and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the Jaw-Dropping Geography Series! Bestselling children's author Jess Roche presents "Jaw-Dropping Geography: Fun Learning Facts About Towering Tsunamis." This book uses captivating images and expertly written words to teach children about " Towering Tsunamis." Perfect reading for any occasion and especially ideal for bed times, long journeys or for bonding with your child. Fun Filled Learning for Your Child (and you!) Every one of our books is lovingly researched, illustrated and put together to outstand, awe and inspire the reader. Our beautiful images help explain and enlighten each well-written fact. This book covers a range of exciting topics including: * Introduction - What Are Ocean Tsunamis? * Are Tsunamis A Type Of Weather Like Hurricanes? * How Do Tsunamis Caused By Earthquakes Work? * How Do Tsunamis Caused By Volcanoes Work? * What Actually Happens During A Tsunami? * What Was The Largest Tsunami Ever Recorded? * How Are Tsunamis Predicted? * How Does The Average Person Know A Tsunami Is Coming? * Where To Tsunamis Usually Happen? * How Fast Are Tsunamis Traveling When They Hit A Coastline? * What Is The Difference Between Tsunami Waves And Wind Waves? * Are Tsunamis Dangerous? * Tell Me About Some Recent Tsunamis * What Are Some Other Names For Tsunamis And What Does The Name Tsunami Mean? * Are Tsunamis Just One Wave Or A Series Of Waves? * What Area Of The United States Is At The Most Risk For Tsunamis? * What Other States Are At Risk For Tsunamis? * What Should I Do If I Get Caught In A Tsunami? * What Are Some Of The Oldest Tsunamis That We Know About? * When Did Scientists Realize That Earthquakes Were A Major Cause Of Tsunamis? We loved compiling this book and even learned a few things along the way and hopefully you will too. Get this book at this SPECIAL PRICE exclusive to the Amazon Store. *** Your child will love it - this is guaranteed.*** PLEASE Leave an honest review after reading this book! It REALLY helps us to understand what you would like to see and read about! Thank you.
Download or read book Tsunami written by Edward Bryant and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-01-29 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tsunamis are underrated as major hazards, mainly due to the misconceptions that they occur infrequently and happen along some distant shoreline. However, evidence for past great tsunami has recently been discovered along apparently aseismic and protected coastlines, such as those of Australia and Western Europe. This is a comprehensive and well illustrated textbook on all aspects of tsunami. It can be used by a student or layperson to gain encyclopedic knowledge about tsunami.
Download or read book Tsunami Susceptibility Assessment Using Remote Sensing and GIS written by T.F. Pattiasina and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tsunami Risk and Vulnerability written by Muhammad Rokhis Khomarudin and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Natural Disaster and Coastal Geomorphology written by Shigeko Haruyama and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals with the Tsunami intrusion in the lower plain in the Tohoku region and role played by the coastal and fluvial landforms in the damages. The land-use patterns and the recent urbanization has also been partly responsible for a risk level enhancement. The 2011 East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami has violently hit the coastal plain in the Tohoku and Kanto regions. The coastal geomorphology of these regions have played an important role in the impacts of this natural disaster. The authors introduce tectonic settings, explain and assess these different risks, and discuss future disaster prevention and mitigation planning.
Download or read book Interim Tsunami Evacuation Planning Zone Boundary Mapping for the Wellington and Horizons Regions Defined by a GIS Calculated Attenuation Rule written by G.S. Leonard and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tsunami written by S. Mambretti and published by WIT Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tsunami is a series of water waves caused by the sudden displacement of a large volume of a body of water, typically an ocean. This book, comprising seven chapters, examines this important topic.
