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1. Introduction.. 2. Case histories, geomorphological facts.. 3. Comments on mechanisms of release.. 4. Mechanisms of disintegration.. 5. Mechanisms of displacement.. 6. From analysis to prediction.. 7. Secondary effects.. Index

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Mass movement of rocks in high mountains can severely injure the population and damage man-made structures in these areas. This book focuses on the understanding of the mechanisms of rockslides and rockfalls using a quantitative approach. The range and velocity of these hazards are calculated to serve as a basis for evacuations and other preventive measures. Examples from four continents illustrate the necessity of this kind of information. The book contains a wealth of information for practitioners and scientists working in the field of catastrophe prevention. Inglés

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