Earthquakes and Volcanic Activity on Islands: History and Contemporary Perspectives from the Azores

ISBN-13: 9780367136789 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 258 str.

David K. Chester; Angus Duncan; Rui Coutinho

Opis

This volume examines the impact of and responses to historic earthquakes and volcanic eruption in the Azores. Study is placed in the contexts of: the history and geography of this fascinating archipelago; progress being made in predicting future events and policies of disaster risk reduction.

Spis treści

List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; Chapter 1: The Azores and the Azoreans; Chapter 2: The Tectonic and Geological Background; Chapter 3: Historical Eruptions and Earthquakes; Chapter 4: Evaluation and Prediction of Hazards; Chapter 5: Coping with Disasters in the Azores; Chapter 6: Conclusion: Developing Policies of Disaster Risk Reduction; Index.