The March 5, 1987, Ecuador Earthquakes : Mass Wasting and Socioeconomic Effects

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. Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive Summary1 Introduction2 General Geology of Northeastern Ecuador3 Tectonics and Seismicity4 Intensity and Damage Distribution5 Mass Wasting and Flooding6 Effects of Lifelines7 Local-Level Economic and Social Consequences8 Organizational Interaction in Response and RecoveryAppendix A Disaster-Management Organizations - GeneralAppendix B International Organizations Involved in the March 1987Disaster OperationsAppendix C Ecuadorian Organizations Involved in the March 1987Disaster OperationsMap