Geological hazard science

Author: Pan Mao
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: This book systematically elaborates on the theoretical system and research methods of disaster geology, providing a comprehensive summary of the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of disaster geology. It offers detailed discussions on major geological disasters formed under the influence of natural processes and human activities, as well as introduces various monitoring, prediction, and mitigation measures for geological disasters. The book is divided into 12 chapters. Chapters 1–3 introduce the concepts, types, and distribution of geological disasters, disaster assessment and mitigation benefit analysis of geological disasters, and disaster mitigation strategies. Chapters 4–12 provide in-depth discussions on the characteristics, formation conditions, mechanisms, influencing factors, developmental patterns, and harmful effects of various types of geological disasters, including seismic disasters, volcanic disasters, slope geological disasters, ground deformation geological disasters, mining and underground engineering geological disasters, surface environmental geochemical anomalies and endemic diseases, land desertification, special land disasters, deterioration of groundwater resources, and coastal zone geological disasters. The book systematically introduces monitoring, prediction, mitigation, and disaster reduction strategies for different types of geological disasters. This book can serve as a textbook or teaching reference for undergraduate and graduate students in relevant disciplines at universities and colleges. It can also be used as a textbook or teaching reference for public elective courses in liberal arts and sciences. Additionally, the book is suitable for reference by professionals engaged in disaster geology and environmental geology research, as well as for professionals in land resources departments, environmental protection departments, and engineering planning departments at various levels.