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Engineering Geology Special Publication 15

This title is no longer available in print format. It is available electronically from the Lyell Collection. More information below.

Engineering geology of natural hazards provides an authoritative selection of research papers and case histories from locations around the world. The papers exemplify the impact that natural hazards can have on society. The publication shows how hazards have been identified and the engineering solutions used for mitigating the hazards. The book includes accounts of hazards posed by volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, rivers glaciers and coastal areas. Consideration is given to swelling soils, ‘natural’ underground cavities and slope instability. The book is of direct relevance to academic and practising engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers and civil engineers. The papers will also be of interest to planners and government authorities in regions where natural hazards impose significant financial and social costs associated with loss of life, livelihoods and property.