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UNINA9910847070403321 |
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Titolo |
Advances in Debris-flow Science and Practice / / edited by Matthias Jakob, Scott McDougall, Paul Santi |
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Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024 |
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[1st ed. 2024.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (XIX, 636 p. 272 illus., 223 illus. in color.) |
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Geoenvironmental Disaster Reduction, , 2946-5729 |
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Natural disasters |
Geomorphology |
Sedimentology |
Natural Hazards |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Introduction -- Debris-flow Watersheds and Fans: Morphology, Sedimentology and Dynamics -- Fatalities from Debris Flows: Worldwide Distribution and Trends -- Flume Modeling of Debris Flows.-Numerical Modeling of Debris Flows: A Conceptual Assessment -- Sediment Entrainment and Deposition -- Causes and Triggers -- Debris-flow Dating and Magnitude Reconstruction -- Statistical Techniques for Debris-flow Frequency-Magnitude Analyses -- Climate Change Effects on Debris Flows -- Post-wildfire Debris Flows.-Lahars: Origins, Behavior and Hazards -- Regional Debris-flow Hazard Assessments -- Debris-flow Risk Assessment -- Functional Design of Mitigation Measures: From Design Event Definition to Targeted Process Modifications -- Advances in Design of Barriers for Debris-flow Impact -- Check Dam Failures -- Warning Systems and Instrumentation -- Land Use Planning on Debris-flow Fans. |
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This book provides a summary of the state of the art of all facets of debris-flow science and practice and is designed to be a comprehensive technical reference for practitioners and a state-of-the-art research overview for scientists. It is richly illustrated with |
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equations, graphs, photos, and tables. The book allows students, practitioners, and regulators to get a sense of the current state of the art in this science. Currently, there are 2 to 3 papers published every week on some aspects of debris-flow science. This creates a bewildering amount of literature that cannot be captured by a single individual. This book provides a comprehensive overview of all facets to date, including initial hazard assessments, detailed quantitative risk assessments, debris-flow warning systems, debris-flow mitigation structure designs, and failures of mitigation works, as well as new topics such as climate change effects on debris flows. |
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UNINA9910566460203321 |
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Autore |
Sparvoli Roberta |
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Titolo |
Research on Cosmic Rays and Their Impact on Human Activities |
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Basel, : MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2022 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (140 p.) |
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Mathematics and Science |
Research and information: general |
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The galactic cosmic-ray spectrum extends over 14 orders of magnitudes in energy and about 12 orders of magnitude in intensity, and it can be studied using two different methods: via the "direct detection" of the primary cosmic rays in space or at high altitude and via the "indirect detection" of secondary particles, namely the extensive air showers produced by a primary cosmic-ray particle impinging the atmosphere. In this Special Issue, both direct and indirect measurements are presented via from various experiments. Emphasis is placed on low-energy electrons and protons that are detected in flight as well as during geomagnetic storms. As for indirect detection, the |
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muon flux determination and modulation at ground level are described in great detail. Some of the most interesting results are hereby presented, and a couple of new techniques in cosmic-ray detection are reported. |
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