Earthquake Resistant Design and Risk Reduction, 2nd edition is based upon global research and development work over the last 50 years or more, and follows the a

Encompassing theory and field experience, this book covers all the main subject areas in earthquake risk reduction, ranging from geology, seismology, structural

Whenever there is an earthquake-related disaster in the news bulletin with depictions of distorted buildings and other structures dispersed all over the place,

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Earthquakes affecting urban areas can lead to catastrophic situations and hazard mitigation requires preparatory measures at all levels. Structural assessment i

What is the first thing that ordinary people, for whom journalists are the proxy, ask when they meet a seismologist? It is certainly nothing technical like "Wha

Civil society organizations (CSOs) have played important roles over the years in the disaster field. Starting from the traditional approach of response and reli

The Handbook provides a comprehensive statement and reference point for hazard and disaster research, policy making, and practice in an international and multi-