The 1755 Lisbon earthquake: revisited

The 1755 earthquake and tsunami were influential not only in Portugal but in all European and North African countries where the devastating effects were felt. The entire world was deeply impressed and the discussion of its causes generated a large amount of scientific and metaphysical speculation. It inspired philosophers, poets and writers. The socio-economic consequences of the event were great and affected the future organization and development of Portugal. The possibility of a similar occurence urges society and the scientific community to reflect on its lessons. Comprehensive acknowledgement on the historical context of the large event impact Modern concepts on geodynamics of the Atlantic-Mediterranean seismic prone areas Strategic policies to improve security Existing warning solutions based on terrestrial and space observations Real linkage with emergency management structures and society in general INDICE: 1. Social-economic impact on communities exposed to earthquakes and tsunamis.- 2. Urban Planning facing natural hazards; information warning.- 3. Propagation and local effects on the seismic destruction.- 4. How to build earthquakes resistant buildings under the environmental constrains.- 5. New approaches to the seismogenesis of the 1755 earthquake.- 6. Global response to large earthquakes.

• ISBN: 978-1-4020-8608-3
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 500
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés