Elsevier Earthquakes and Sustainable Infrastructure: Neodeterministic (NDSHA) Approach Guarantees Prevention Rather Than Cure

Earthquakes and Sustainable Infrastructure: Neodeterministic (NDSHA) Approach Guarantees Prevention Rather Than Cure communicates in one comprehensive volume the "state-of-the-art" scientific knowledge on earthquakes and related seismic risks. Earthquakes occur in a seemingly random way, and in some cases, it is possible to trace seismicity back to the concept of deterministic chaos. Therefore, seismicity can be explained by a deterministic mechanism that arises as a result of various convection movements in the Earth’s mantle, expressed in the modern movement of lithospheric plates fueled by tidal forces. Consequently, to move from a perspective focused on response to emergencies to a new perspective based on prevention and sustainability, it is necessary to follow this neo-deterministic approach (NDSHA) to guarantee prevention, saving lives, and infrastructure. So far, the neo-deterministic method has been successfully applied in numerous metropolitan areas such as Delhi (India), Beijing (China), Naples (Italy), Algiers (Algeria), Cairo (Egypt), Santiago de Cuba (Cuba), and Thessaloniki (Greece). Earthquakes and Sustainable Infrastructure includes case studies from these areas, as well as suggested applications to other seismically active areas around the globe. This book is essential reading for geophysicsts, geochemists, seismic engineers, and those working in disaster preparation and prevention. Review The only reference approaching earthquake prediction, prevention and sustainable infrastructure from a neo-deterministic (NDSHA) point-of-view From the Back Cover Earthquakes and Sustainable Infrastructure: A Neo-deterministic Approach communicates in one comprehensive volume the 'state of the art' scientific knowledge on earthquakes and related seismic risks. Earthquakes occur in a seemingly random way and in some cases, it is possible to trace seismicity back to the concept of deterministic chaos. Therefore seismicity can be explained by a deterministic mechanism that arises as a result of various convection movements in the Earths mantle, expressed in the modern movement of lithospheric plates fueled by tidal forces. Consequently, to move from a perspective focused on response to emergencies to a new perspective based on prevention and sustainability, it is necessary to follow this Neo-deterministic approach (NDSHA) to guarantee prevention, saving lives and infrastructure. So far, the neo-deterministic method has been successfully applied in numerous metropolitan areas such as Delhi (India), Beijing (China), Naples (Italy), Algiers (Algeria), Cairo (Egypt), Santiago de Cuba (Cuba), and Thessaloniki (Greece). Earthquakes and Sustainable Infrastructure includes case studies from these areas, as well as suggested applications to other seismically active areas around the globe. The book is essential reading for geophysicsts, geochemists and those working in disaster preparation and prevention. About the Author Giuliano Panza, former full professor of Geophysics, Trieste University and Head SAND Group Abdus Salam ICTP Trieste, is Emeritus Honorary professor CEA Beijing, Honorary professor BUCEA Beijing. His research focuses on integrated analysis of structure and dynamics of the lithosphere-asthenosphere system; integrated approach to modelling seismic waves in near-field and far-field; and earthquake-prone lineaments and premonitory seismicity patterns. Recent studies have evidenced the relevant role of CO2 Earth mantle degassing in the exosphere. Dr. Panzo has won several awards, including the Beno Gutenberg Medal from the European Union of Geosciences and a Medal of Honour from the Central European Initiative. He has published more than 100 original articles, reviews, and proceedings papers. Vladimir G. Kossobokov received his PhD in Physical and Mathematical Sciences (Geophysics) from the Schmidt Institute of Physics of the Earth, USSR Academy of Sciences, and a Doctor of Sciences in Ph