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Tsunami [PDF]

open access: yesThe American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2001
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Environmental assessment of the south coast of Sri Lanka, with special reference to the 2004 tsunami [PDF]

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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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Recognizing Our Role in Reframing Disaster and Emergency Management Terminology to Enhance Human Agency and Responsibility

open access: yesPerspectives of Earth and Space Scientists, Volume 7, Issue 1, December 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Sustainable and Seismically Resilient Confined Masonry: Global Progress in Research and Design Practice

open access: yesEarthquake Spectra, Volume 42, Issue 4, November 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

‘No Dumping!’ Threshold Work in Voluntary Sector Mental Healthcare in Inner‐City London

open access: yesSociology of Health &Illness, Volume 48, Issue 8, November 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Tsunami inundation maps for Gold Beach, Curry County, Oregon

open access: yes, 2012
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]

open access: yes, 2013
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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A formulation and a metaheuristic approach for the clustered vehicle routing problem with d‐relaxed priority rule

open access: yesInternational Transactions in Operational Research, Volume 33, Issue 6, Page 3714-3743, November 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Tsunami inundation maps for Del Rey Beach, Clatsop County, Oregon

open access: yes, 2013
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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Bridging the Awareness–Action Gap in Disaster Preparedness: A Qualitative Study of Immersive Virtual Reality Learning Among Nursing Students

open access: yesNursing in Critical Care, Volume 31, Issue 6, November 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

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