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2007 GSA Denver Annual Meeting (28–31 October 2007)

Session No. 188
Wednesday, 31 October 2007: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

T8. Role of Geology in Planning and Mitigation of Natural Hazards

GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division; Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists [AEG]; GSA Geology and Health Division; GSA Geology and Society Division

 

Syed E. Hasan, Advocates
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Start Time
 
8:00 AM
Introductory Remarks
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8:10 AM
THE ROLE OF RESEARCH SCIENCE IN RAPID RESPONSE TO NATURAL DISASTERS
RICE, Donald L. and FOSSANI, Cheryl L., Division of Ocean Sciences, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22230, drice@nsf.gov, drice@nsf.gov
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8:30 AM
NATURE AS METAPHOR FOR UNDERSTANDING DISASTER VULNERABILITY AND RESILIENCE
GOWAN, Monica E., Health Sciences Centre, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand, monica.gowan@canterbury.ac.nz, monica.gowan@canterbury.ac.nz
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8:45 AM
PROACTIVE APPROACH IN DEALING WITH NATURAL HAZARDS AND THE LIABILITY ISSUE
HASAN, Syed E., Geosciences, University of Missouri, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110-2499, hasans@umkc.edu, hasans@umkc.edu
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9:00 AM
THE NEES COLLABORATORY: ADVANCING SEISMIC MITIGATION
LEON, Roberto T., School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA 30332-0355, rleon@ce.gatech.edu, rleon@ce.gatech.edu
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9:20 AM
QUANTIFYING GLOBAL EARTHQUAKE RISK EXPOSURE AND ROLE OF GEOLOGY
ZOBACK, Mary Lou and SENEVIRATNA, Pasan, Risk Management Solutions, 7015 Gateway Blvd, Newark, CA 94560, marylou.zoback@rms.com, marylou.zoback@rms.com
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9:35 AM
THE CROOKSTON LANDSLIDE OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2003
ZENG, Zhengwen1, GORECKI, Charles2, KNUTSON, Sean2, HRABIK, Jonathan2, SMITH, Daniel2 and JOHNSON, Corey2, (1)Geology and Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota, 81 Cornell St, Stop 8358, Grand Forks, ND 58202, (2)Geology and Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota, 81 Cornell St, Stop 358, Grand Forks, ND 58202, zeng@und.nodak.edu, zeng@und.nodak.edu
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9:50 AM
USING IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY TO MAP PRE- AND POST- FAILURE MORPHOLOGY OF THE ANDY GUMP LANDSLIDE: GRAND MESA, COLORADO, USA
REGMI, Netra, HARP, Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, GIARDINO, John R., HARP, Geology & Geophysics and Geography and Hydrologic Science Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, VITEK, John D., HARP, Geology and Geophysics and Hydrological Science Program, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843 and BRIAUD, Jean-Louis, Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, netraregmi@neo.tamu.edu, netraregmi@neo.tamu.edu
 
10:05 AM
Break
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10:20 AM
VOLCANIC RISK MAP FOR TUNGURAHUA, ECUADOR: WHAT CAN RISK MAPS CONTRIBUTE TO VOLCANIC HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS?
BUCHWALDT, Robert1, TOULKERIDIS, Theofilos2 and ADDISON, Aaron1, (1)Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Washington Univ, St. Louis, MO 63130, (2)Escuela Politécnica del Ejército, Campus Sangolquí, Av. Gral. Rumiñahui s/n Sangolquí, P.O.BOX, Quito, 171-5-231B, Ecuador, buchwaldt@levee.wustl.edu, buchwaldt@levee.wustl.edu
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10:35 AM
GEOLOGIC FACTORS PROMOTING GROUND SUBSIDENCE AND COASTAL LAND LOSS IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA AND THE GREAT DEBATE ABOUT WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT
ROGERS, J. David, Geological Sciences & Enginering, University of Missouri-Rolla, 125 McNutt Hall, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409, rogersda@umr.edu, rogersda@umr.edu
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10:55 AM
USE OF GIS AND GEOSCIENCE DURING NATURAL HAZARD EMERGENCY RELIEF OPERATIONS
PYAKURYAL, Kumud N. and PYAKURYAL, Kumud N., Department of Geosciences, University of Missouri - Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110, kumud.pyakuryal@ttemi.com, kumud.pyakuryal@ttemi.com
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11:10 AM
STREAM BANK EROSION ASSESSMENT USING CUMULATIVE TRACTIVE FORCE AND A SUBMERGED JET TEST DEVICE IN URBANIZING CLAY STREAMS, TEXAS
CAPELLO, Stephanie V., Department of Geology, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798-7354 and ALLEN, Peter M., Department of Geology, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97354, Waco, TX 76798, Stephanie_Capello@baylor.edu, Stephanie_Capello@baylor.edu
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11:25 AM
WATER QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS RESULTING FROM A MASS GATHERING ON THE OZARK-ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FORESTS: THE LARGEST DRUM CIRCLE ON THE BUFFALO RIVER
CRUMP, Michael A., USDA Forest Service, Russellville, AR 72801, MOORE, Paul J., Department of Geological Sciences, University of Florida, 241 Williamson Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611 and CLINGENPEEL, A., USDA Forest Service, Ouachita National Forest, Hot Springs, 72222, mcrump@fs.fed.us, mcrump@fs.fed.us
 
11:40 AM
Concluding Remarks
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