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Environmental assessment of the south coast of Sri Lanka, with special reference to the 2004 tsunami [PDF]
Following the 2004 tsunami in Sumatra, Sri Lanka experienced >30,000 confirmed deaths and disruption of livelihood. Damage to coastal ecosystems was less than anticipated, especially in comparison with reported impacts from unsustainable development ...
Venkatachalam, A. J. (Alicia Jane)
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Abstract This work addresses the critical issue of science literacy and science communication for scientists, researchers, officials, organizations, and the general public. Effective communication and trust between these groups are essential, particularly as the severity and scope of disasters continue to increase.
J. M. Trivedi +2 more
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Modern confined masonry (CM) construction consists of masonry walls confined by reinforced concrete (RC) tie‐columns and tie‐beams. When built correctly, CM buildings have shown good performance in earthquake's shaking. Even though CM construction has been practised for almost a century in some Latin American countries, its use and standardisation are ...
Ahsana Parammal Vatteri +23 more
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‘No Dumping!’ Threshold Work in Voluntary Sector Mental Healthcare in Inner‐City London
ABSTRACT This paper examines the sociomaterial dynamics of mental healthcare by following metaphors circulating among voluntary sector providers that they were becoming ‘dumping grounds’ within a system in crisis. In the United Kingdom, the voluntary sector has long been called upon to deliver flexible, community‐based care that reduces pressure on ...
Natassia Brenman
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Tsunami inundation maps for Gold Beach, Curry County, Oregon
plate 1. Local source (Cascadia Subduction Zone) tsunami inundation map Gold Beach, Oregon -- plate 2. Distance source (Alaska-Aleutian Subduction Zone) tsunami inundation map Gold Beach, OregonThis archived document is maintained by the Oregon State ...
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EXTENDED FRAMEWORK FOR EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI RISK ASSESSMENT: PADANG CITY A CASE STUDY [PDF]
The Great Sumatra earthquake and resulting devastating tsunami in 2004 have highlighted the significance of earthquake risk assessment that can effectively include all main associated hazards, such as tsunami.
Mulyani, Rini
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Abstract This paper investigates an extension of the vehicle routing problem in which, in addition to minimizing the distance traveled, the sequencing of customer visits is subject to precedence constraints that impose visiting priorities among customers.
Eduardo dos Santos Teixeira +1 more
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Tsunami inundation maps for Del Rey Beach, Clatsop County, Oregon
plate 1. Local source (Cascadia Subduction Zone) tsunami inundation map Del Rey Beach, Oregon -- plate 2. Distance source (Alaska-Aleutian Subduction Zone) tsunami inundation map Del Rey Beach, OregonThis archived document is maintained by the Oregon ...
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ABSTRACT Background Disasters increasingly challenge healthcare systems, highlighting the need to strengthen preparedness among future healthcare professionals. Although disaster risk awareness is important, it does not consistently translate into preparedness behaviours, reflecting the awareness–action gap.
Keiko Mori +2 more
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