Earthquakes, Disasters And P Rotection 1. Earthquakes . disasters. and Protection. 1.1 past few decades we have seen catastrophic disasters to cities following earthquakes, from tsunamis generated by offshore events, http://www.pfeiffer.com/cda/cover/0%2C%2C0471496146|excerpt%2C00.pdf
Heritage At Risk 2001-2002: Libraries At Risk fires, landslides, tidal waves, tsunamis, tempests, hurricanes Among humanmadecatastrophes, armed conflicts are differentiated from disasters due to http://www.international.icomos.org/risk/2001/ifla2001.htm
Extractions: Ever and again libraries have been or are at risk and not a month goes by without IFLA (International Federation of Libraries Associations and Institutions) being warned of a new catastrophe. To list all the libraries that have sustained damage for one reason or another, or that are immediately threatened, would be a fastidious task and would only attract a limited interest. When speaking of the dangers that threaten libraries it is important to make a distinction between the buildings, the collections, and the information they possess, each of these being the target of different and often specific risks. A clear line must be drawn between unavoidable natural risks, and the catastrophes resulting from human actions. In the first category are found the great natural disasters: earthquakes, floods, fires, landslides, tidal waves, tsunamis, tempests, hurricanes, cyclones or typhoons. Even when appropriate preventive measures have been adopted, significant damages are seldom avoided. For example, IFLA has been brought-in to look at the destruction of a large part of the collections from the Franciscan library of Arequipa in Peru.
EQ Hazards & Risks Tulane University, Natural disasters. Flooding Flooding is a secondary effect thatmay occur due to rupture of human made dams, due to tsunamis, and as a http://www.tulane.edu/~sanelson/geol204/eqhazards&risks.htm
Extractions: Prof. Stephen A. Nelson Geology 204 Tulane University Natural Disasters Earthquake Hazards and Risks Earthquake Risk Population density Construction standards (building codes) Emergency preparedness Examples: Worst earthquake in recorded history occurred in 1556 in Shaaxi, China. Killed 830,000 people, most living in caves excavated in poorly consolidated loess (wind deposited silt and clay). Worst earthquake in this century also occurred in China (T'ang Shan Province), killed 240,000 in 1976. Occurred at 3:42 AM, Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake and magnitude 7.1 aftershock. Deaths were due to collapse of masonry (brick) buildings. Contrast - In earthquake prone areas like California, in order to reduce earthquake risk, there are strict building codes requiring the design and construction of buildings and other structures that will withstand a large earthquake. While this program is not always completely successful, one fact stands out to prove its effectiveness. In 1989 an earthquake near San Francisco, California (The Loma Prieta, or World Series Earthquake) with a Richter Magnitude of 7.1 killed about 62 people.
OCIPEP - Public Communications strikes, and both natural and humanmade catastrophes are of the increasing risk oftsunamis and flooding exposure focused on natural disasters and accidents. http://www.ocipep.gc.ca/ep/ep_digest/jm_2002/jm_2002_fea2_e.html
Extractions: Scotia Capital had originally developed comprehensive business continuity and resumption plans to deal with Y2K scenarios. These plans were constantly tested and kept up-to-date, which paid off when the terrorists attacked. Staff members were relocated to backup sites, or set up to work at home. Within a week, the New York offices were up and running.
Ch3 All disasters are related to a specific Infectious disease; Insects; Rodents; Genetic.Secondary human made. seconds to hours (earthquakes, tsunamis, cyclones, fire http://wadem.medicine.wisc.edu/Ch3.htm
Extractions: Revision: Geneva 18 January 2001 3:07 AM It is not possible to discuss disasters without clear definitions of what specific terms mean within this document. In the development of these Guidelines, it became clear that terms used in discussing disasters and the responses to them often are unclear and the meanings given were not adequate to facilitate understanding of the discussion. In many instances, the same terms have different meanings in different disciplines. Thus, for the sake of clarity, the definitions, as used in this document, are included in this Chapter. It is an objective of these Guidelines to establish a standardized vocabulary for future research and evaluations that utilize these Guidelines for the conduct and reporting of such studies. There is no assumption that the manner in which the terms as used in this document, will be accepted universally by the entire disaster community. Disaster
Disaster Terminology to mean a natural or humanmade phenomenon that Hovever, (a) some natural disasterscan be of slow volcanic eruptions, wild fires, tsunamis, droughts, winter http://pdm.medicine.wisc.edu/vocab.htm
Extractions: Disaster Terminology The terms in this glossary are an alphabetical compilation of definitions from the "Health Disaster Management Guidelines for Evaluation and Research in the 'Utstein-Style'" (see Executive Summary ), those provided by Walter Hays, and Debacker, Domres, and de Boer's "Glossary of New Concepts in Disaster Medicine". They are in addition to those selected from the current volume of Gunn's Multilingual Dictionary of Disaster Medicine and International Relief They are posted here for discussion in an attempt to evolve a common set of definitions. Your input is requested. The terms are open for comment by email and in the future, by Internet chat. Gunn definitions appear with a . Hays definitions appear with an asterisk (*). The terms in his glossary "are provided to facilitate communication on the scientific, technical, and policy issues of earthquakes, seismic zonation, earthquake risk assessment, and earthquake risk management. Because earthquakes are linked with the hazard, built, and policy environments of a community, the terms are organized in these three categories Terms from Debacker, Domres, and de Boer's "Glossary of New Concepts in Disaster Medicine" appear with a .
PREFACE // National Center For Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Other natural disasters Floods, wildfires, volcanoes, tsunamis, typhoons, cyclones Humanmadedisasters Acts of terrorism, mass-transit accidents, chemical http://www.ncptsd.org/publications/cq/v4/n2/masterdm.html
Extractions: DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES A GUIDEBOOK FOR ADMINISTRATORS AND CLINICIANS TEAM FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT EMERGENCY, EARLY POST-IMPACT, AND RESTORATION SERVICES BRUCE H. YOUNG, L.C.S.W. JULIAN FORD, PH.D. JOSEF I. RUZEK, PH.D. MATTHEW J. FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D. FRED D. GUSMAN, M.S.W. THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER EDUCATION AND EXECUTIVE DIVISIONS PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PREFACE FORTHCOMING TABLE OF CONTENTS FORTHCOMING INTRODUCTION IMPACT OF DISASTERS Every day disasters occur and each year, millions of people are affected. Whether natural or human-made, the extreme and overwhelming forces of disaster can have far-reaching effects on individual, local community, and national stability. Though the actual event itself may last from seconds to a few days days, effects on communities and individuals can continue from months to years during the extended process of recovery and restoration. The long-term recovery of communities vary significantly due to the complex interaction of psychological, social, cultural, political, and economic factors. Risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following Casualty estimates for major earthquakes range from tens to hundreds of thousands, depending on population density, quality of building construction, and the location, time, magnitude and duration of the earthquake. High magnitude disasters can threaten to overwhelm state medical systems, pose public health threats related to food, water, wastewater, solid waste, and mental health effects, and require time-critical assistance from the Federal government.
NOVEMBER 2000 NEWSLETTER close to 40% of all economic damage attributed to natural disasters in that Scientistshave been aware of the destructive power of tsunamis for many centuries. http://www.ametsoc.org/AMS/newsltr/nl_11_00.html
Extractions: Editor: Jim Elliott Contributor: Stephanie Kenitzer Copy Editor: Marcie Bernstein AMS Preparing to Brief Next Administration on Natural Hazards Final Preparations Under Way for 81st AMS Annual Meeting in Albuquerque AMS and UCAR Planning to Host Summer Policy Colloquium ... AMS Home Page The American Meteorological Society is working with other parties to urge a new national approach to natural hazards. Together they have prepared a brief document that outlines specific steps the incoming administration can take to reduce disasters and their impact in the United States. More than 20 groups have agreed to cosign. After the paper has been formally submitted to the new administration's transition team, it will be delivered to all members of the new Congress and made available to our members as well. Top of Document Newsletter Home Page AMS Home Page Following a new format being used for the first time at this meeting, sessions will be held Sunday through Thursday 14–18 January. They will be structured around two interdisciplinary symposia with broad appeal within the science community: "Precipitation Extremes: Prediction, Impacts, and Responses" and "Climate Variability, the Oceans, and Societal Impacts."
Does Planet X Exist? 2 Anticipated Chain of disasters Due to week they had discovered stone artefacts; reindeer,wolf, and horse bones; and a mammoth tusk with humanmade marks on a http://www.seekers.100megs6.com/UFOMAN 5.htm
Planetx Anticipated Chain of disasters Due to horse bones; and a mammoth tusk with humanmademarks on glaciers and ice shelves, storms, floods, tsunamis, volcanic and http://www.detailshere.com/planetx.htm
Extractions: More info on Planet X At this website owners request I am posting their write up on Planet X that they posted on their website. Planet X is very controversial right now and they wish to remain anonymous. They also state," It is just my personal opinion that mentioning zetatalk so soon in the article detracts from the credibility of the information. There is plenty of good information out there, and not everyone (1) believes in aliens or (2) trusts them. Just thought it would be better to move mention of zetatalk more towards the end of your article." I agree with what they say, but I don't want to play AT&T (lying by not telling ALL the truth) and I refuse to cater to the needs of skeptics - so I WILL leave the zeta links alone and YOU have to be judge and jury on how to handle the information. I suggest you read " what will I do with this info " ; it may give you some insight into how MOST people will handle this information. Personally, I am taking action; such as socking in food and water stores, seeds, canned goods, a means of heat, a means of purifying water, a mechanical means to make electricity, a means to filter the air, a concrete fortress to get us past the chaos of the 90 degree shift that will occur in one hour when all hell will break loose as the planet pulls away from us and oceans come inland; and preparing to grow my own food as necessary afterwards when there is no electricity, gasoline, or food stocks available. Waiting until you can see planet X in the sky will be too late. The price for doubt is only your life and that of your family. I have posted much "Disaster Preparedness" information and sites at my page at
Extractions: IN THE UNITED STATES A BIBLIOGRAPHY Table of Contents INTRODUCTION I. HISTORY, REVIEWS, AND THEORY II. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND MITIGATION III. EVENTS, LOSSES, AND COSTS ... International Approaches INTRODUCTION This bibliography is a collection of citations to the academic literature supporting the summary volume of the Second National Assessment of Research on Natural Hazards. The Second Assessment was a multi-year project sponsored by the National Science Foundation with supporting contributions from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey. It began in 1994 with the formal mission of summarizing what is known in the various fields of science and engineering that is applicable to natural and related technological hazards in the United States, and making some research and policy recommendations for the future. The results of that effort are compiled in a book published in 1999 by the Joseph Henry Press in Washington, D.C., entitled
Annexes It is often erroneously given to tsunamis). Data of 3.400 records of natural and humanmadedisasters include dates, locations, casualties, damages to housing http://www.cred.be/centre/publi/109e/ch6.htm
Extractions: ANNEX 6 - LIST OF SELECTED DATABASES ON DISASTERS 1. Participants described their systems (current or planned), the contents, and their desiderates. This included the presentation of projects such as A Supply Management Project in the Aftermath of Disasters in Latin America and the Caribbean - SUMA (PAHO), DALIS (OFDA) and Interfais (WFP). 2. Definition of a disaster and criteria for entering a disaster on a Core Disaster Database. 3. Database contents and design: fields to include in the database. 5. Classification of disasters by chronic and acute categories and how to record each in the database. Discussion of disaster types. 6. How to record related disasters and those with indirect or secondary impacts. How to indicate linkage of disasters in the database. 7. How to date an event in the database: date of onset, date of declaration, end date. Department of Humanitarian Affairs/UNDRO
