Natural Hazards on the Island of Hawaii
Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
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Page : 16 pages
File Size : 14,60 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Natural disasters
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Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher :
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 14,60 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Natural disasters
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Author : Charles H. Fletcher
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 44,63 MB
Release : 2010-12-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 082486090X
Rarely a day goes by in Hawai‘i without the media reporting on environmental issues stemming from public debate. Will the proposed housing development block my access to the beach? Is the rising sea level going to cause flooding where I live? How does overfishing damage the reef? Is the water clean where I surf? Living on the Shores of Hawai‘i discusses the paradox of environmental loss under a management system considered by many to be one of the most stringent in the nation. It reviews a wide range of environmental concerns in Hawai‘i with an eye toward resolution by focusing on "place-based" management, a theme consistent with—and borrowing from—the Hawaiian ahupua‘a system. After describing a typical situation in Hawai‘i where a sandy beach is lost because a seawall has been built to protect a poorly sited home, the authors step back in time to trace land-use practices before and after the arrival of Westerners and the increased tempo of destruction following the latter. They go on to discuss volcanoes and the risk of placing homes in locations vulnerable to natural hazards and the potential dangers of earthquakes and tsunamis to a complacent public. Water issues, including scarcity, flooding, and pollution, are surveyed, as well as climate change and the possible outcomes of projected sea rise for Hawai‘i. The authors explain coastal erosion and beach loss and the problems of overfishing and ocean acidification. Later chapters assess residents’ risks to hurricanes, offering mitigation techniques, and provide a summary and some management conclusions. As tensions increase because of conflicting standards, misunderstandings, and contradictory ideals and actions, we put our economy and quality of life at risk. Sound decision-making begins with asking the right questions. This book addresses these questions within the context of sustainability and thus their influence on the future of Hawai‘i.
Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher :
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 23,66 MB
Release : 1975
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Author :
Publisher :
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 34,36 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Earthquakes
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Page : 24 pages
File Size : 13,40 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Geology
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Author : C. C Heliker
Publisher :
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 17,43 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Earthquakes
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,97 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Earthquakes
ISBN : 9780160382000
Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 37,18 MB
Release : 1994
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ISBN : 0793303303
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Page : 16 pages
File Size : 44,34 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Coastal zone management
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Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 31,47 MB
Release : 1990-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309044332
The flood that greeted the new year in 1988 brought home the uncomfortable realization that many suburban areas of eastern Oahu are at risk from sudden and, in some cases, unpredictable flooding. Torrential rains fell over the southeastern portion of the island on New Year's Eve, precipitating major flooding in several suburban neighborhoods and resulting in $34 million in damages. Neither the current meteorological capabilities nor the present flood control structures for the Oahu area proved adequate to predict or control the deluge. This book documents and analyzes the meteorological conditions leading to the torrential rains, the causes and patterns of flooding, the performance of flood control structures in affected areas, the extent of damages, and the effectiveness of the local emergency response and recovery actions. Conclusions and recommendations are drawn from the analyses.