Disaster information: a bibliography
ID: 1699 Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: Disaster mitigation for medium-sized buildings in the Caribbean
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ID: 1699 Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: Disaster mitigation for medium-sized buildings in the Caribbean. So: Disasters; (Supplement):2, Apr. 1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: ICAROS- roving seminar meets in Dominica. So: Disasters; (Supplement):4, Apr. 1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: Independent study course on disaster management available on the internet. So: Disasters (Supplement) 4, Apr. 1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: Jamaica cabinets budget three million dollars for health disaster program. So: Disasters; (Supplement):3, 4, Apr. 1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: Preparing for aviation emergencies in the Caribbean. So: Disasters; (62):4, Apr. 1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: Some of the pitfalls for internet users in the Americas. So: Disasters (Supplement) 1, Apr. 1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: Survey of public awareness of Disasters. So: Disasters; (Supplement):1, Apr. 1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: Update: Caribbean disaster mitigation project. So: Disasters; (Supplement):2, 4, Apr. 1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Vidal Mendez, Eugenio. Ti: Influencia del carso de la Sierra Guaso en la formación de las avenidas que afectan a la ciudad de Guantánamo. Pub: Guantánamo; s.n; 1995. 55. Ab: Analiza las particularidades del funcionamiento hidronámico del carso de la Sierra de Guaso y de su influencia en la formación de los gastos máximos estraordinarios que provocan serias afectaciones a la ciudad de Guantánamo. Combina varios métodos de investigaciones propias de las ciencias hidrológicas e hidrogeológicas. Explica el mecanismo mediante el cual las descargas subterráneas máximas del carso en relación directa con las precipitaciones atmosféricas intensas, el aseguramiento máximo superficial y otros factores importantes concurren en un instante de tiempo dado, para producir las inundaciones que afectan a la ciudad. Lo: Cuba, Latin American Centre for Disaster Medicine. ID: 1708 Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: A new phase for SUMA: beyond the inventory. So: Disasters; (63):1+ Jul. 1995. Pr: Pan American Health Organization; World Health Organization. Supply Management Project SUMA. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1709 Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: Bridging the gap between two cultures: military and humanitarian. So: Disasters; (64):1+, Oct. 1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: Caribbean tradewinds 1995. So: Disasters; (63):4, Jul. 1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: Central America: emergency response to dengue. So: Disasters; (64):4, Oct. 1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: Cost of disaster mitigation measures in hospitals. So: Disasters; (63):2, Jul. 1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: Cuba: experts looks at seismic risk. So: Disasters; (63):4-5, Jul. 1995. Co: Seismic risk; Santiago de Cuba, Jun.19-22,1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1714 Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: ECHO's pilots projects in disaster preparedness. So: Disasters; (64):3, Oct. 1995. Pr: European Community Humanitarian Office. Disaster Preparedness. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1715 Au: Gaudian, Gudrun; Medley, Paul. Ti: Evaluation of diver carrying capacity and implications for reef management in the Turks & Caicos Islands. So: Bahamas Journal of Science; 3(1):9-14, Oct. 1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: Hurricane season '95... relearning lessons. So: Disasters; (64):5, Oct. 1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Pan American Health Organization. Ti: SUMA mobilized after hurricane Luis. So: Disasters; (64):2, Oct. 1995. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Gupta, Harsh K. Ti: A report on the commonwealth Science Council sponsored visit of Dr. H. K. Gupta to Jamaica, Trinidad and Barbados during August, 1995 in connection with earthquake hazard assessment and mitigation project. So: National Geophysical Research Institute; Oct. 1995. 85 Lo: Jamaica, Office of Disaster and Emergency Management.
Au: Mattioli, Glen S; Jansma, Pamela E; Jaramillo, Lorna; Smith, Alan L. Ti: A desktop image processing and photogrammetric method for rapid volcanic hazard mapping: application to air-photo interpretation of Mount Pelee, Martinique. So: Bulletin of Volcanology; 58(5):401-10, Dec. 1996. Ab: A desktop image processing and photogrammetric method was developed for digitizing black-and-white aerial photographs. The technique was applied to airborne optical images of Mt. Pelee, Martinique, a historically active volcano in the tropical Lesser Antilles island arc, to evaluate its utility for rapid geologic mapping and hazard assessment in vegetated areas. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1720 Au: Gayle, Michael. Ti: A report on the January 13, 1993 earthquake and the insurance industry. So: Journal of the Geological Society of Jamaica; 30:55-6, 1996. Ab: As a result of the January 13, 1993 earthquake, 7871 claims reporting losses of $152 million were made. Most of these were from the Corporation of Kingston and St. Andrew. Due to the 2 percent excess, the Conditions of Average Claus which were introduced after Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, many claims will result in no payment to the insured. The occurrence of the earthquake and the attendants claims reported did not of themselves contribute to further increases in local insurance rates. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1721 Au: Adams, Alfrico D. Ti: A review of the effects of the January 13, 1993 earthquake and building code provisions. So: Journal of the Geological Society of Jamaica; 30:41-8, 1996. Ab: In Jamaica single-storey and two-storey are usually non-engineered structures. These suffered minor cracks in response to the January 13, 1993 earthquake. Generally, structures of two or more storeys or with long spans or complex structural arrangements usually benefit from engineering design services. Percentage-wise few of these structures were damaged in the earthquake. The fact that much of the observed cracking in buildings occurred in non-structural masonry walls, led to recommendations that partition in multistorey buildings should be lightweight walls instead, and in lower buildings, all masonry walls could be load-bearing. Structural engineers are guided by two building codes: The National Building Code, Jamaica (1983), which recommends use of the latest version of the Structural Engineers Association of California Building Code (SEAOC) and, the Caribbean Uniform Building Code (1985), which in the absence of reliable information of damaging Jamaican earthquakes recommends use of the zone factor, Z= 0.75 (equivalent to an acceleration of 0.3g on rock). Based on the information that the focus of the earthquake was on land and close to populated areas, a recommendation was made that the zone factor be reviewed, possibly to 0.4g. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1722 Au: Green, Sean; Webber, Mona K. Ti: A survey of the solid waste pollution in the Kingston Harbour mangroves, near Port Royal, Jamaica. So: Caribbean Marine Studies: The Journal of the Institute of Marine Affairs; 5:14-22, 1996. Ab: The objective of this study was to determine the quantities and distribution of domestic solid waste in the Port Royal mangroves. Ten sites were sampled on four occasions in an attempt to give an indication of the spatial and temporal variation of the solid waste in the mangroves. There was a very significant spatial variation in the distribution of the solid waste: however, this was not influenced by the distance away from the point sources (gullies and rivers which enter Kingston Harbour) or rainfall. The predominant material seen as waste was made of plastic, the category of non-mangrove wood was second with respect to abundance. Generally, the solid waste seen in all categories was predominantly made up of small or medium-sized materials (0.15 m - 1 m). The data indicate that the total quantities of solid waste transported into the mangroves are related to the total rainfall in the Kingston metropolitan area. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1723 Au: Gumbricht, Thomas. Ti: Application of GIS in training for environmental management. So: Journal of Environmental Management; 46(1):17-30, Jan. 1996. Ab: The multitude of environmental problems in a world of dynamic and unpredictable natural systems call for new methods that make use of recent development in the digital integration of human reasoning, data and dynamic models. A reported course in Natural Resources Management is based on holistic perception, systems dynamics and cybernetics, and uses geo-informatics as vehicles in projects on eutrophication, acidification, ecological settlings, and Landsat-TM multispectral classification. The projects are efficient, but time consuming, tools for teaching environmental management. Student differences in cognisance are great, and most had problems coupling different models and data, theory and problem solving. Improved multimedia interfaces could be a temporary solution. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1724 Au: Gavidia, Jorge. Ti: Disaster mitigation through appropriate plans and codes: case histories from the Caribbean and Latin America. So: Stop Disasters; 28(2):11, 1996. Ab: Caribbean countries, small islands and continental states, are subject to the regular occurrence of natural disasters: hurricanes, earthquakes, and certain countries volcanic eruptions. Rapid economic and social development in most of the Caribbean countries has been accompanied by a growing stock of housing and infrastructure services, as well as by a host of installation, and facilities necessary to support economic activities mainly in tourism. This has contributed to the increase exposure of Caribbean settlements to the effects of natural hazards. Housing, infrastructure, and other installations are often not located, designed or constructed taking into account principles from the mitigation of such hazards. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1725 Au: Palm, Elina; Vrolijks, Luc. Ti: Disaster reduction, urbanization and the environment. So: Stop Disasters; 27(1):4-5, 1996. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Walker, Lawrence R; Zarin, Daniel J; Fetcher, Ned; Myster, Randall W; Johnson, Arthur H. Ti: Ecosystem development and plant succession on landslides in the Caribbean. So: Biotropica; 28(4a):566-76, Dec. 1996. Ab: Landslides are common in mountainous regions of the Caribbean and are triggered by heavy rains and earthquakes, and often occur in association with human disturbances (e.g. roads). Spatially heterogeneous removal of both substrate and vegetation is responsible for a variety of patterns of ecosystem development and plant succession trajectories within Caribbean landslides. Soil nutrient pools in exposed mineral soils reach levels comparable to mature forest soils within 55 yr but soil organic matter recovers more slowly. Plant colonization of landslides depends on the availability of propagules and suitable sites for germination, soil stability, and the presence of residual or newly deposited soil organic matter and associated nutrients. Once initial colonization occurs, the rate and trajectory of plant succession on landslides is strongly affected by plant/plant interactions. We present two conceptual models of landslide succession that summarize the major processes and pathways of ecosystem development and plant succession on landslides. Additional work is needed to characterize interactions between spatially heterogeneous zones, controls over soil development, impacts of key plant species, and the role of animals on Caribbean landslides. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1727 Au: Chiodini, G; Cioni, R; Frullani, A; Guidi, M; Marini, L; Prati, F; Raco, B. Ti: Fluid geochemistry of Montserrat Island, West Indies. So: Bulletin of Volcanology; 58(5):380-92, Dec. 1996. Ab: Two geochemical surveys carried out in March 1991 and September 1992 revealed the existence of a hydrothermal system in the southern portion of Montserrat Island, below Soufriere Hills Volcano. This conclusion is supported by the presence of:(a) the thermal springs of Plymouth which are fed by deep Na-Cl waters (C1 concentration~25000 mg/kg. temperature ca 250oC) mixed with shallow steam-heated waters; (b) the four fumarolic fields of Galway's Soufriere, Gages Upper Soufriere, Gages Lower Soufriere, and Tar River Soufriere, where acid to neutral, steam-heated waters are present together with several fumarolic vents, discharging vapors formed through boiling of hydrothermal aqueous solutions. Involvement of magmatic fluids in the recharge of the hydrothermal aquifers is suggested by: (a) the high 3He/4He ratios of fumarolic fluids i.e., 8.2 R. at Galway's Soufriere and 5.9R.at Gages Lower Soufriere; (b) the &D and &18O values of Na-C1thermal springs and steam condensates, indicating the involvement of arc-type magmatic water in the formation of deep geothermal liquids; and (c) the CH4/CO2 ratios of fumarolic fluids, which are lower than expected for equilibrium with the Fe0-Fe01.5 hydrothermal rock buffer, but being shifted towards the S02-H2S magmatic gas buffer. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1728 Au: Masure, Philippe. Ti: GEMITIS network among cities in the Caribbean. So: Stop Disasters; 28(2):12, 1996. Ab: The Caribbean Basin is subjected to the most violent natural phenomena. The GEMITIS (a word of Greek origin meaning "civilized land") program proposes French cooperation in risk management in urban planning and disaster prevention. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1729 Au: Schumacher, Mary; Hoagland, Porter; Gaines, Arthur. Ti: Land-based marine pollution in the Caribbean: incentives and prospects for an effective regional protocol. So: Marine Policy; 20(2):99-121, Mar. 1996. Ab: This article reports some results of a study to enhance the effectiveness of a prospective protocol on land-based marine pollution (LBMP) in the Wider Caribbean Region (WCR), which is under negotiation. We argue that the environmental, economic, and institutional diversity of the region as a whole suggests an incremental approach to international resolution of LBMP problems, one that builds upon successful arrangements among States that have appropriate incentives for solving transboundary or common pollution problems. We report on two approaches to the identification of commonalties and complementarities that can serve as the basis for subregional collaborations and exchanges. First, we consider the relative identities of WCR States as polluters and pollutees within subregional groupings already designated by a joint UNEP-IOC program. The analysis yields several illustrative examples of key match-ups among source, stakeholder and facilitator States within and across subregions. Second, we develop a rating system that reflects the size and direction of a State's economic incentive to control LBMP and its economic and institutional capacity to do so. The results are useful for predicting which States are the most likely to engage in sustained and effective action to control LBMP and the general categories of assistance or special inducements that the other States are likely to need in order to participate successfully. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1730 Au: Grabowski, Wojciech W; Moncrieff, Mitchell W; Kiehl, Jeffrey T. Ti: Long-term behaviour of precipitating tropical cloud systems: a numerical study. So: Quarterly Journal of the Meteorological Society; 122(533): 1019-42, Jul. 1996 Part A. Ab: Results of a 24-day, two dimensional integration of tropical cloud systems forced by large-scale ascent, surface luxes and radiation in a typical sheared tropical environment are presented. A non-hydrostatic, cloud-resolving numerical model containing sophisticated microphysical parametrizations as well as turbulence, surface flux and short/long-wave radiative representations were used. A predominant cloud-system hierarchy was identified; fast westward-moving mesoscale convective systems, producing extensive cirrus anvils and a strong radiative effect; and slow-moving regions of enhanced precipitation, causing a significant modification of the fast-moving cloud-system behaviour on the time-scale of about one day. The experimental set-up was similar to that used by Sui et al. The demonstrated episodic convective activity and the fundamental role of organised deep convection by and large agree with their analysis. However, despite many similarities, the results for the mean thermodynamic statistical equilibrium are dramatically different: a warm and humid regime, as opposed to the cold and dry regime of Sui et al. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1731 Au: McFarlene, Neville. Ti: Observation of the effects of the January 13, 1993 earthquake on the Jamaica Public Service Company (electric utility). So: Journal of the Geological Society of Jamaica; 30:51-4, 1996. Ab: It was estimated that the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited sustained damage to their facilities, amounting to $4.65 million, as a result of the January 13, 1993 earthquake. The types of damages varied from minor cracks in Customer Service offices to power generating system failures, which resulted in power outages in a few areas. The company put its Emergency Response Plan into effect and in so doing, activated its Emergency Operations Centre System Control and conducted rapid damage assessments, Electricity was restored to affected areas within approximately 38 minutes. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1732 Au: Wilson, Lauriston. Ti: Observations on the effect of the January 1993 earthquake on educational institutions in Jamaica. So: Journal of the Geological Society of Jamaica; 30:49-50, 1996. Ab: The January 13, 1993 earthquake was a test of the structural integrity of Jamaica's schools which vary considerably in age and design. Damage reports came from approximately 100 schools, mainly in Kingston, St. Andrew, Portland, St. Thomas and St. Catherine, parishes of Eastern Jamaica. The Ministry of Education and Culture in collaboration with the Ministry of Construction examined the affected buildings. Damage by way of cracks to non-load bearing walls, separation of walls and columns, opened construction joints and shifted door frames, were identified. In no case was the structural integrity of the building so threatened that schools had to be closed. A very rough estimate of repairs was set at $10 million. The Ministry also found that there was a need to train school personnel in earthquake response. The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management has already developed a programme which will be introduced in teacher training colleges. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1733 Au: Friends of the sea. Ti: Ocho Rios Marine Park not forgotten! So: Sea Views; (5):1, 1996. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Harris, Norman H. Ti: Preliminary observation on ground response and performance of non-engineered buildings: the January 13, 1993 earthquake. So: Journal of the Geological Society of Jamaica; 30: 33-40, 1996. Ab: On January 13, 1993 an earthquake of magnitude 5.4 caused damage mainly in the eastern section of the island. Landslides were widespread in the hilly terrain of St. Andrew and Portland causing damage to roadways and affecting quarry slopes. Ground cracks were observed on the approach of the causeway bridge and also on the ground pavements in the Jacks Hill area. In Barbican and August Town, St Andrew, the ground settled under earthquake loading in areas located on the edge of gully courses. Buildings, particularly non-engineered residential structures showed damage ranging from non-structural to severe structural damage. Within the area of reported damage, concrete reinforced buildings showed better structural performance than buildings made of unreinforced concrete, wattle and daub, or structures made of concrete-nog timber frame construction. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1735 Au: Mutomaa, Narumo R. Ti: Psycho-social caretaking model for the crisis management. So: Stop Disasters; 27(1):16-7, 1996. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library.
Au: Carby, Barbara E. Ti: Review of the January 13 earthquake: lessons learnt and recommendations. So: Journal of the Geological Society of Jamaica; 30 57-9, 1996. Ab: The earthquake of January 13 was the largest to affect Jamaica since 1957. It was important, therefore, that as much information as possible be recorded from the earthquake. The Geological Society of Jamaica's review provided a good overview of the effects of the tremor on buildings and utilities. The most significant information to emerge, however, was the evidence that on-land faults in Jamaica can generate a large earthquake. The implications of this are considerable and should form the basis of further discussion among emergency managers, the professional societies and the planning authorities. This paper summarizes the lessons learnt from the earthquake based on papers presented at the review meeting, and makes recommendation for strengthening areas of weakness. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. ID: 1737 Au: Wiggins Grandison, Margaret D. Ti: Seismology of the January 1993 earthquake. So: Journal of the Geological Society of Jamaica; 30:1-14, 1996. Ab: A moderate earthquake with duration magnitude (MD) 5.4 and Modified Mercalli intensity (MM) 7 occurred near Kingston, Jamaica, at 12:11 p.m. (EST) on January 13, 1993. The main shocks were located near to Silver Hill Peak, Portland. The hypocentres of 32 after shocks were determined and these defined a nearly vertical fault plane with a rapture length of nearly 12km in a SW-NE direction. The depth of the main shock and aftershocks were between 4.2 to 18.4 kilometers, indicating that no surface break took place. A brief report of the performance and the condition of the Jamaica Seismograph Network at the time of the earthquake are also given. The earthquake indicated that land-based faults in Jamaica could produce events with damaging intensities, whereas heretofore, damaging earthquakes were perceived to have offshore origins. Lo: UWI, Mona, Science Library. Yüklə 2,03 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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