Earthquakes and Their Impact on Society

Front Matter....Pages i-xxiv
A Description of Seismicity Based on Non-extensive Statistical Physics: A Review....Pages 1-41
Recognition of periAdriatic Seismic Zones Most Prone to Next Major Earthquakes: Insights from a Deterministic Approach....Pages 43-80
Forecasting Moderate Earthquakes in Northern Algeria and Morocco....Pages 81-95
An Earthquake Catalogue (2200 B.C. to 2013) for Seismotectonic and Seismic Hazard Assessment Studies in Egypt....Pages 97-136
Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment for Romania....Pages 137-169
Practicality of Monitoring Crustal Deformation Processes in Subduction Zones by Seafloor and Inland Networks of Seismological Observations....Pages 171-192
Neo-deterministic Definition of Seismic and Tsunami Hazard Scenarios for the Territory of Gujarat (India)....Pages 193-212
Geophysical Characterization of Liquefied Terrains Using the Electrical Resistivity and Induced Polarization Methods: The Case of the Emilia Earthquake 2012....Pages 213-232
Working Strategies for Addressing Microzoning Studies in Urban Areas: Lessons from the 2009 L’Aquila Earthquake....Pages 233-290
Earthquake-Induced Reactivation of Landslides: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives....Pages 291-322
Resilience, Vulnerability and Prevention Policies of Territorial Systems in Areas at High Seismic Risk....Pages 323-344
Numerical Study of the Seismic Response of a Mid-Rise RC Building Damaged by 2009 Tucacas Earthquake....Pages 345-361
Analysis of Seismic Vulnerability of Rural Houses in China....Pages 363-375
Finite Element Modelling for Seismic Assessment of Historic Masonry Buildings....Pages 377-415
Earthquake-Resistant and Thermo-Insulating Infill Panel with Recycled-Plastic Joints....Pages 417-432
Base Isolation and Translation of a Strategic Building Under a Preservation Order....Pages 433-447
Lessons from the Wenchuan Earthquake....Pages 449-458
Lessons Learned from the Recent Earthquakes in Iran....Pages 459-474
The Impact of the Great 1950 Assam Earthquake on the Frontal Regions of the Northeast Himalaya....Pages 475-489
Archaeoseismology in Sicily: Past Earthquakes and Effects on Ancient Society....Pages 491-504
The Earthquakes of Southern Italy from the 18th to the 20th Centuries....Pages 505-532
Earthquake and People: The Maltese Experience of the 1908 Messina Earthquake....Pages 533-561
A Web Application Prototype for the Multiscale Modelling of Seismic Input....Pages 563-584
Rapid Response to the Earthquake Emergencies in Italy: Temporary Seismic Networks Coordinated Deployments in the Last Five Years....Pages 585-599
The Key Role of Eyewitnesses in Rapid Impact Assessment of Global Earthquakes....Pages 601-618
Real-Time Mapping of Earthquake Perception Areas in the Italian Region from Twitter Streams Analysis....Pages 619-630
The Easter Sunday 2011 Earthquake Swarm Offshore Malta: Analysis on Felt Reports....Pages 631-645
Earthquake Readiness and Recovery: An Asia-Pacific Perspective....Pages 647-663
Geoethics, Neogeography and Risk Perception: Myth, Natural and Human Factors in Archaic and Postmodern Society....Pages 665-692
Psychosocial Support to People Affected by the September 5, 2012, Costa Rica Earthquake....Pages 693-701
The Lisbon Earthquake in the French Literature....Pages 703-706