Focusing on practical applications of cutting-edge methods for assessing and managing geohazards and georisks, these papers foster interdisciplinary collaboration across fields such as civil engineering, risk management, disaster finance, and economics.
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This paper explores oyster shell powders (SPs) adsorption of heavy metal ions (Cd2+ and Pb2+), revealing factors influencing efficiency. Through kinetics tests and microscopy, it highlights SPs' efficacy in soil purification.
Authors propose a catchment-scale debris flow risk assessment method, prioritizing economic benefits. Using LiDAR DEM and FLO-2D, they evaluate Chengbei Gully hazards in Shanxi, China, suggesting mitigation measures.
Researchers examine how earthquake parameters and friction changes impact tsunami inundation on Sicily's eastern coast. Their findings enhance tsunami hazard analysis by emphasizing accurate representation of source complexity in inundation modeling.
Researchers study flood risk in the "shaded X Zone" between 100- and 500-year floodplains in the US, assessing risk and mitigation for single-family homes. They stress understanding and addressing flood risks in these overlooked areas.
The study combines AHP and FCE to predict coal bursts, evaluating 15 influencing factors. Tested in a Shanxi Province coal mine, the method enhances prediction accuracy, providing insights for coal mine safety.
Accurate landslide susceptibility maps aid stakeholder decisions and land use planning. This study in the Yellow River catchment employs weighted information value (WIV), support vector machine (SVM), and random forest (RF) models.
Exploring web tools for flood risk communication, the study reviews existing systems and identifies gaps. It analyzes flood information portals, emphasizing long-term planning and mitigation strategies to enhance resilience amid rising flood hazards.
The article examines using Swarm satellite data as a precursor to seismic events. Analyzing anomalies preceding the 2019 Papua New Guinea Mw7.6 earthquake, it suggests the viability of TEC data for earthquake prediction.
Researchers study energy evolution and acoustic emission in anchored layered sandstone compression failure. Insights aid engineering projects with layered rock masses, enhancing risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Analyzing sandstone damage from freeze-thaw cycles, this study proposes an early warning model for engineering failures using acoustic emission signals. It enhances safety assessments in cold regions.
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