Essays about: "Tsunami"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 54 essays containing the word Tsunami.

  1. 16. A systematic review of health problemsfollowing tsunamis

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Tina Toufani; [2019]
    Keywords : Tsunami; health problem; health facility; medical response; systematic review.;

    Abstract : Asystematic review of health problems following tsunamis Introduction: Tsunamis are sudden onset disasters with substantial impact on human health. Toidentify the relationship between tsunamis and health problems, the evidence must besystematically reviewed. Through this, health care response can be planned accordingly. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Future of Tōhokuben: A sociolinguistic attitude study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Japanska

    Author : Carl Leismark; [2019]
    Keywords : Japanese; Tōhoku; Tōhokuben; dialect; attitude; standardization; disaster; tsunami; 2011; extinction; opinions; future; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : This essay investigates the attitudes and thoughts amongst Japanese people regarding the dialects in the Tōhoku region of Japan. It aims to discover if Japanese people do think the dialect is going extinct, something which research seems to suggest. READ MORE

  4. 18. Efficient numerical methods for the shallow water equations

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för beräkningsvetenskap

    Author : Lukas Lundgren; [2018]
    Keywords : shallow water equations; sbp; sat; finite difference;

    Abstract : In this thesis a high order finite difference scheme is derived and implemented solving the shallow water equations using the SBP-SAT method. This method was tested against various benchmark problems were convergence was verified. READ MORE

  5. 19. Distribution of Meiofaunal biodiversity and abundance in relation to development stage of the Mangrove Forest

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

    Author : Matilda Hultman; [2017]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Mangrove ecosystems constitute a valuable economic resource harbouring a wide diversity of organisms and operating an essential provider of nutrients for adjoining marine ecosystems. The meiobenthic fauna (i.e. READ MORE

  6. 20. Integrating Local Knowledge into Disaster Risk Reduction: Current Challenges and Recommendations for Future Frameworks in the Asia-Pacific

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Yunjung Sin; [2017]
    Keywords : local knowledge; indigenous knowledge; indigenous science; disaster risk reduction; climate change adaptation; community resilience; community-based DRR; community-driven DRR; Asia-Pacific.; Cultural Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The agenda of integration of local and indigenous knowledge (LINK) with disaster risk reduction (DRR) programmes has gained momentum since 1970s. Notwithstanding the incremental attention to LINK, researchers in this field agree that successful integration of local knowledge is difficult and the processes with such aims are not carried out fully and effectively. READ MORE