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Bedrock Depth and the Formation of the Manhattan Skyline, 1890-1915 [PDF]
Skyscrapers in Manhattan need to be anchored to bedrock to prevent (possibly uneven) settling. This can potentially increase construction costs if the bedrock lies deep below the surface.
Jason Barr +2 more
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Chapter 4 A Review of the Availability of and Studies on Spatial Economic Data in Laos [PDF]
Spatial data are being increasingly used in a wide range of disciplines, a fact that is clearly reflected in the recent trend to add spatial dimensions to the conventional social sciences. Economics is by no means an exception.
Keola, Souknilanh
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Africapolis (English version): Urbanization study in West Africa (1950-2020) [PDF]
, 2008 http://www.afd.fr/jahia/Jahia/lang/en/home/publications/NotesetEtudes/AfricapolisMore than 2,558 agglomerations have been identified on the ground, although only those with more than 10,000 inhabitants were classified as ”urban” to ensure that the ...
Chatel, Catherine +5 more
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LandNatural processes are substantially impacted by human activity, and assessing human activity has significant ramifications for regional ecological conservation.
Sirui Luo +3 more
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SustainabilityWith the accelerating process of global urbanization, the disaster risks faced by urban agglomerations are becoming more and more complex and diversified, and strengthening the research of disaster resilience is crucial to achieving the sustainable economic and social development of urban agglomerations.
Yongling Zhang, Zijie Cai, Xiaobing Zhou
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The emergence and spatial distribution of Chinese seaport cities [PDF]
Seaports have historically played a key role in facilitating trade and growth. This paper is the first attempt in the literature to analyse the formation of Chinese seaport cities and the dynamics that drives it.
Funke, Michael, Yu, Hao
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, 2013 Towns and cities existed throughout Africa’s past. However since the late twentieth century Africans are witnessing a historically unprecedented transition from living mainly in rural areas to residing in cities.
Meier Zu Selhausen, Felix
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Scientific ReportsThe historical topographic map preserves rich geographic information and can provide direct assistance for the reconstruction of various geographic elements.
Zhiwei Wan, Hongqi Wu
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The Increasing Diversity of America\u27s Youth [PDF]
, 2014 This brief documents how unfolding demographic forces have placed today’s children and youth at the forefront of America’s new racial and ethnic diversity. Authors Kenneth M. Johnson, Andrew Schaefer, Daniel T. Lichter, and Luke T. Rogers discuss how the
Johnson, Kenneth M. +3 more
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