Geomorphic Impacts of Earthquakes
Post-Seismic Landscape Evolution
$309.29
- Paperback
506 pages
- Release Date
26 August 2026
Summary
Geomorphic Impacts of Earthquakes: Post-Seismic Landscape Evolution
Earthquakes are powerful natural phenomena that dramatically reshape landscapes. This book delves into the profound geomorphic impacts of seismic events, exploring how they trigger a cascade of landscape changes long after the initial shaking subsides.
The book examines:
- Landslide susceptibility and evolution: How earthquakes initiate and alter landslide patterns…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780443403750 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0443403759 |
| Author: | Tim Davies, Xuanmei Fan, Alexander Densmore |
| Publisher: | Elsevier - Health Sciences Division |
| Imprint: | Elsevier - Health Sciences Division |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 506 |
| Release Date: | 26 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 450g |
| Dimensions: | 191mm x 235mm |
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Tim Davies
Author Biographies
Tim Davies is a Professor in the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Canterbury (NZ). His research focuses on the application of geomorphology in predicting landform response to disturbance, particularly in the context of natural hazard assessment and disaster impact reduction.
Professor Alexander Densmore is Deputy Head of the Department of Geography at Durham University, UK, and a leading expert in the dynamic processes shaping Earth’s surface. His research delves into the aftermath of earthquakes on mass wasting and sediment transfer in Nepal and China. He also focuses on utilizing scientific data to mitigate earthquake and monsoon-induced hazards, particularly in Nepal. Furthermore, his work extends to comprehending sediment routing systems, employing both field studies in northern India and advanced numerical modeling techniques.
Professor Xuanmei Fan is an esteemed expert in geological hazards and risk assessment, currently affiliated with Chengdu University of Technology. Her research focuses on earthquake-induced geological hazards, particularly in the Tibetan Plateau. Notably, her studies on the causes and effects of earthquake-induced landslides following the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake have been extensive. She has made significant contributions to the development of early warning systems for post-earthquake debris flows, resulting in numerous lives saved. Her exceptional achievements have garnered recognition, including the 2016 Richard Wolters Prize from the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG).
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