This book provides an account of the 1987 Ecuador earthquakes, evaluating the physical phenomena involved and the performance of structures and systems. It identifies and recommends cases where an in-depth study would contribute to improvement of our ability to analyze and forecast such failures and our preparedness, warning, rescue, recovery, and rehabilitation systems. The volume also describes how state-of-the-art knowledge can be applied to improve public safety and welfare.
- Cover
- Front Matter
- Executive Summary
- 1 Introduction
- 2 General Geology of Northeastern Ecuador
- 3 Tectonics and Seismicity
- 4 Intensity and Damage Distribution
- 5 Mass Wasting and Flooding
- 6 Effects of Lifelines
- 7 Local-Level Economic and Social Consequences
- 8 Organizational Interaction in Response and Recovery
- Appendix A Disaster-Management Organizations - General
- Appendix B International Organizations Involved in the March 1987 Disaster Operations
- Appendix C Ecuadorian Organizations Involved in the March 1987 Disaster Operations
- Map