| Papers [1-15] of 100 :: [Page 1 of 7] | | Go to page : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 —> | Search results on "1995 EARTHQUAKE KOBE JAPAN": |
|
|
The 1995 Earthquake in Kobe, Japan, 2006.
Explains why the typical construction used for Japanese homes was insufficient to withstand the force of the 1995 earthquake in Kobe, Japan.
998 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper begins with a description of the destruction caused by the 1995 earthquake in Kobe, Japan and then takes a look at why the region suffered such extensive damage. The paper describes how the traditional Japanese home is constructed as well as how commercial buildings and transportation-related structures are typically constructed and explains why these structures could not withstand the force of the earthquake. The paper also points out the need to adopt newer methods of construction in order to make the homes and buildings safer and more capable of withstanding earthquakes.
From the Paper
"In 1990, the Japanese Meteorological Agency made a list of 18 regions that experienced seismic activity of less than 3 on the Richter scale. The regions on this list were considered "earthquake-proof". On January 17, 1995, to the surprise of the researchers involved, Kobe, Japan, one of the locations on the safe list, was struck by one of the most severe earthquakes known to mankind at 5:46 a.m. (Japanese Standard Time) (See Figures 1 &2). The magnitude of this earthquake measured 6.9 on the Richter scale and 7.2 on the Japanese Meteorological Agency scale. As a result of this earthquake, 5470 people were killed, 33,000 more were injured and a total of 310,000 local residents were left homeless. Water mains and gas lines were badly damaged. Survivors of the earthquake were left without many of the essentials for everyday life. Eventually, citizens were informed that they could be without water and gas systems for two months or more. Several larger structures including transportation systems, office buildings, and bridges were also damaged during the earthquake (Figure 3). As of April 22, 1995, $110 billion had been spent trying to restore Kobe to livable conditions. "
| |
|
Opening a Coin-Operated Car Wash in Kobe, Japan, 2006.
The author analyzes a marketing opportunity overseas, citing statistical data, weighing pros and cons, cultural issues and financial options.
4,002 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 108.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses an idea of opening a business in Japan. The paper shows that one first needs to understand the Japanese culture and society. Many Westerners try to "go it alone" and without proper research, their ideas often fail, but with good planning, it is possible to open a successful car wash in Kobe, Japan.
Place
Promotion
Product
Price
From the Paper
"There are a great deal of factors that need to be considered when evaluating business expansion into Japan. The business culture of Japan is very different to that of the Western world. Tradition and culture are as deeply set in business as they are in everyday life. To put yourself in a competitive position in the Japanese economy, you must first understand the unusual rules of the economy. Culture and tradition must be understood fully, before conducting the expansion."
| |
|
The Kobe Earthquake, 1996.
Reviews typical earthquake characteristics. Describes the on in Kobe in 1/17/95. Assesses environmental impact of quake. Analyzes mitigation & repair efforts.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 9 sources, $ 95.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
From the Paper
"A simple definition of an earthquake would be the shaking of the Earth caused by a sudden movement of rock beneath its surface (USGS, 1996a). A more definitive explanation of earthquakes would focus on the passage of seismic waves which in turn create the violent shaking or vibrating motion of the ground. These motions are termed tremors. Seismic waves are caused by the release of energy from a sudden movement along a fault. A fault is a fracture in the Earth's crust where there has been a displacement of rock (Marsh, 1987, 292).
The movement of air and water is easy to accept because we experience these things everyday. In truth, the physics behind..."
| |
|
Earthquake Hazards in Western British Columbia, 2003.
Discusses potential hazards of a northern West Coast earthquake and its impacts on urban populations.
1,747 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
Western British Columbia is situated near an active subduction zone. The most densely populated part, the Lower Mainland, is actually sitting on the subduction zone. This paper explains that this dynamic geological setting subjects the region to frequent seismic activity and is, in large part, responsible for a higher risk of destructive earthquakes in comparison to other parts of Canada. While the principal city of Vancouver and its surroundings have not experienced a damaging earthquake so far, large earthquakes with nearby epicenters have been strongly felt, and there is paleoseismic evidence for very large earthquakes in the late Holocene. Hazards associated with earthquakes are discussed in detail, and recommendations are given on how to minimize the impacts of a megathrust earthquake and its accompanying hazards. Paper contains 6 figures and charts.
From the Paper
"Western British Columbia is situated at a dynamic geological setting which causes it to be the most seismically active in Canada and makes it one of the few sites around the world capable of producing a megaquake of a magnitude of ~9. While such a quake has not hit the region in settled time, paleoseismic evidence, oral history traditions and Japanese records date such a quake as having occurred in 1700. There is also evidence which point to these megathrust events as happening at irregular intervals which range from 200 to 800 years. Vancouver lies at the north end of a seismically active region which extends down into Washington State and has its end south of the Puget Sound. Areas directly off the coast of Vancouver Island and all along the Juan de Fuca plate and Cascadia Subduction Zone are very seismically active. The impact of an earthquake over 6 in magnitude with an epicenter near the Lower Mainland would be devastating on the region, if it occurs off the coast of Vancouver Island, even greater damages would be incurred by tsunami. While new building codes to increase safety structures are due to be released in 2005, it may be too late, as a large quake could hit the region any time, and we have no way to predict such quakes."
| |
|
The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, 2004.
This paper discusses the human tragedy and economic loss of the massive 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
1,245 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 42.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper on April 18, 1906, San Francisco, California was hit by one of the most devastating earthquakes recognized by man, affecting 430 kilometers of the famous San Andreas fault ranging from northwest of San Juan Bautista to Cape Mendocino, reducing the city into a pile of rubble. The author points out that casualties from the earthquake were severe, with almost 500 deaths in San Francisco and 166 deaths reported in surrounding areas; people wandered about in a state of devastation, shock, helplessness, and sorrow, and thousands were evacuated by the Navy from the city in what was one of the largest evacuations in history. The paper reports that seismology has led to predictions about earthquakes in other areas in the U.S., including Boston and other regions of the East Coast and middle America.
Table of Contents
Geology of the Earthquake
The Human Toll and Economy
Rebuilding a Great City
From the Paper
"The total length of the earthquake was felt for about 290 miles, the largest ever recorded. The magnitude of the earthquake was estimated between 7.7 and 7.9. Because seismology and the study of earthquakes were limited during the early 1900s, an accurate assessment of the magnitude is not possible. There are some accounts that suggest that the earthquake was as great as 8.3, but these are largely unproven. Before this earthquake, little scientific effort was dedicated to seismic research. After the earthquake however scientists took an active interest in the area of seismography and government issued investigations into earthquakes became quite commonplace."
| |
|
Loma Prieta Earthquake, 2002.
An analysis of the October 1989 Northern California earthquake.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 31.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
Analysis of the October 1989 Northern California earthquake. Creation of the 7.1 magnifude quake by a slip in the San Andreas fault line. Depth of the quake. Occurrence of aftershocks and their magnitude. Areas of devastation; why some areas suffered greater damage than others. Landslides. Probability of a repeat high magnitude earthquake.
From the Paper
"1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake
The 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake occurred at 5:04 PM on Tuesday, October 17, 1989. It was measured as a magnitude 7.1 on the Richter scale, a device utilized for measuring earthquake strength. It lasted about 20 seconds and was centered approximately 60 miles south of San Francisco. The tremor could be felt as far south as San Diego and as far east as Western Nevada. This earthquake was pinpointed along the San Andreas Fault line, long considered one of the most dangerous and active portions of the fault.
The famed San Andreas fault line runs along a northwesterly direction about 800 miles from the Gulf of California up to Cape Mendocino just north of San Francisco. This particular fault has been the source of many large quakes, including the 7.0 1838 quake on the..."
| |
|
Northridge Earthquake, 2002.
An analysis of the January 1994 Southern California earthquake.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 31.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
Analysis of January 1994 Southern California earthquake. Focal depth of 6.7 magnitude quake. Blind thrust type quake. The fault involved (Oak Ridge system, Pico thrust). Types of damage from the quake (liquefacation, lateral spreading, landslides, differential compaction). Greter damage to Santa Monica. Comparison to 1971 Sylmar earthquake. Retrofitting & engineering codes.
From the Paper
"1994 Northridge Earthquake
The 1994 Northridge Earthquake occurred at 4:30:55 AM PST on January 17, 1994. It was measured as a magnitude 6.7 on the Richter scale. This quake occurred along the Northridge Thrust, a fault that is also known as the Pico Thrust. It was centered about 20 miles northwest of Los Angeles and approximately 1 mile south-southwest of Northridge. This quake was a blind thrust type quake.
This particular fault dips to the south at an almost 45 degree angle. As a result, quakes along this fault and similar thrust faults falsely appear far removed from the surface trace. This particular fault forms the ridge slightly to the south of its trace, paralleled by the Santa Clara River and California Sate Highway 126. It begins near the town of Piru in the east and ends just..."
| |
|
Maharashtra Earthquake, 2002.
A discussion of the impact of this earthquake on Indian society.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This seven-page paper on Maharashtra Earthquake gives an in depth analysis of the nature of the impact of disaster which hit the central peninsular India on 29 September 1993. This paper gives a detailed account of the help and relief provided to the inhabitant of Killari by many organizations. This paper also discusses the improvement made in the area after the greatest earthquake India has ever seen.
| |
|
Earthquake Facts, 2008.
This paper is written as a speech on the topic of earthquakes.
1,133 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper reveals that one earthquake is felt on our fragile planet every thirty seconds! The paper then describes how earthquakes happen, their costly and destructive results and how they are measured. The paper relates that while earthquakes cannot be predicted, it is possible for us to limit the damage and impact they have, by building structures using earthquake resistant designs and ensuring that the interiors of our buildings are safe from falling objects. The paper concludes that ultimately, what is important is to educate people about earthquake safety.
From the Paper
"One earthquake is felt on our fragile planet every thirty seconds. There is a 100% chance that somewhere, today, an earthquake is shaking the ground. We have no way of predicting how and when an earthquake will strike. We can only say that it might. No one can say for sure if the tremors that are felt will be enough to kill and wreak havoc. What we can be sure of is that earthquakes are perhaps the most powerful and destructive forces of nature. We should all know the facts and what if anything we can do to be prepared for such a catastrophe."
| |
|
The Charleston Earthquake, 2004.
An exploration of the disaster, tragedy and aftermath of the Charleston Earthquake of 1886.
3,679 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper focuses in great detail on the earthquake of 1886 that occurred in Charleston, South Carolina. It starts with introduction to the city and its brief in order to help better understand the calamity and its impact on the city. It then describes the tragedy and discusses how people of Charleston reacted to this natural disaster and how the city was rebuilt.
Outline
Introduction to the City
Charleston Brief History
Response of People to 1886 Natural Calamity
Rebuilding Process
From the Paper
"It was certainly the worst time for Charleston to endure an earthquake. After the civil war, the city had been economically weak and in the next two decades, it continued suffering because of the commercial dominance of the North. In 1880s, North became very more economically superior when railroad system was established. Charleston, the city that once claimed to be the most powerful commercial hub of the South was experiencing some economically tough times when the earthquake struck and further relegated the process of recovery."
| |
|
Earthquake at CSULA, 1992.
Examines the California State University at L.A. program for earthquake studies.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
From the Paper
"In the fall of 1987, a fairly large earthquake struck the Whittier Narrows fault in Southern California. The damage from that quake showed that the California State University at Los Angeles is located near the Whittier Narrows fault line (Kimball, 1988, p. 54). During that earthquake, a facade fell from a campus parking structure and crushed a young female student to death. In addition, severe structural damage was sustained in the university's library building. If another large earthquake were to hit the Whittier Narrows fault or any of the other surrounding faults, further damage and injury to human life could result. It is important that the staff and students at CSULA be prepared to deal with this type of emergency. One of the reasons for this importance is the fact that the university is a vital social and economic institution within the Los Angeles community."
| |
|
Earthquake Sensors: Theory & Practical Applications, 1997.
Describes the costs & benefits of developing an Earthquake Alert System. Examines the state of research in developing, implementing, & deploying such a system.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 14 sources, $ 79.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
From the Paper
"Earthquake Sensors: Theory and Practical Applications
Introduction
An Earthquake Alert System (EAS) could give several seconds to several tens of seconds warning before the strong motion from a large earthquake arrives. Such a system would include a large network of sensors distributed within an earthquake-prone region. The sensors closest to the epicenter of a particular earthquake would transmit data at the speed of light to a central processing center, which would broadcast an area-wide alarm in advance of the spreading elastic wave energy from the earthquake. This is possible because seismic energy travels slowly (3 to 6 km/s) compared to the speed of light (Real-time earthquake monitoring, 1991). "
| |
|
Seafloor Spreading and Earthquake Activity, 2004.
An assessment of the relative contribution that geoscience has made to our contemporary understanding of physical oceanography.
3,072 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper purports to investigate our greater understanding of the unified theory of plate tectonics and seafloor spreading. The structure of the earth and the traditional theory of continental drift is examined, followed by a look at the more unified theory of plate tectonics. The global ramifications of this theory is investigated by examining the damaging tectonic activity caused by seafloor spreading, specifically earthquakes as well as the hazards these earthquakes in turn generate, namely tsunamis. Case studies are provided to illustrate the damaging nature of these natural forces. Finally the paper examines whether these hazards can be predicted or prepared for given our greater understanding of their causes.
From the Paper
"The Earth is a layered planet consisting of the crust, mantel and core as illustrated in Figure 1 below. Due to the intense heat during the formation of the planet, Earth was mostly molten. The more dense materials sank to the centre forming the core while the lighter materials floated to the surface and gradually formed a rigid layer called the lithosphere (Byatt 2001:18). The upper part of this lithosphere is called the crust, a layer about 80km to 40km thick (Strahler & Strahler 1989:254). The lithosphere also includes the upper part of the mantle called the asthenosphere, which is highly heated to a state that is semi plastic. The rigid, brittle lithosphere, which is broken into large fragments called lithospheric plates, has the capability of moving over the soft, plastic asthenosphere."
| |
|
The Loma Prieta Earthquake in San Francisco, 2000.
The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the geology before the quake, evaluate its aftermath, and predict what may happen in the near future.
1,492 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 49.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
To understand the extent of devastation of the 17 October 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, we must consider all the factors that played a role in the damage. This includes the history of the local geology around the Marina District of San Francisco, where the most damage from the quake had taken place, and also the geology and tectonics of the surrounding faults. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the geology before the quake, evaluate its aftermath, and predict what may happen in the near future.
| |
|
The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, 1999.
Examines the tragedy and its press coverage, including its impact on three newspapers themselves.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, $ 79.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
From the Paper
"This paper is an examination of the press coverage of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, a devastating natural disaster that remains vivid in the public memory in part because of the destruction it caused and in part because of the detailed journalistic record that kept the public informed of the unfolding events. The earthquake occurred just as American journalism was coming into its own as a serious institution, and, while press coverage of the time still used some of the sensationalistic language and irresponsible tactics that had been the accepted way of reporting the news, the majority of the coverage was relatively accurate. Examining the ways in which the press covered this terrifying milestone in history provides a fascinating glimpse into the nature and purpose of modern journalism."
|
|
|
