Essays about: "landslides"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 59 essays containing the word landslides.
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1. Adapted data collection in field utilizing RMR and the Q-system
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurserAbstract : The focus on slope stability has increased rapidly in Norway over the last years due to several unwanted landslides. In Norway, the most used method today to classify the rock mass and to determine the required reinforcement, is the Q-system. In addition to that the RMR method is also a commonly used method. READ MORE
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2. Risk of Debris Flows in Åre : Literature Review of the Current Risk for Debris Flows in Åre Municipality and Predictions for the Future
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Several debris flows have affected Åre municipality (Sw. Åre kommun) in the last 20 years. Jämtlandis a declared risk area for landslides and debris flows and there is an even higher probability oflandslides causing great damage around the Åre urban area. READ MORE
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3. Anticipating Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs): an impact-based forecasting framework for managing GLOF risks in Nepal.
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och SamhällssäkerhetAbstract : Glacier lake outburst floods (GLOFs) are an increasingly documented threat across the Himalayan region, wherein Nepal is situated. GLOFs involve a rapid discharge of water from a lake situated at the side, front, within, beneath, or on the surface of a glacier. READ MORE
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4. Pre-study for SMR and Nuclear Establishment in Norway
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaperAbstract : Norway has Europe’s highest share of renewable electricity production and the lowest power sector emissions. Thanks to the country’s stable power production, Norway has affordable and stable access to electricity, leading to industries choosing to relocate to the country. READ MORE
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5. The Role of the ECHR in Climate Change - Difficulties and Solutions in Implementing an Obligation to Combat Climate Change
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakultetenAbstract : This thesis examines the ECHR with the aim of exploring the possible existence of positive substantive obligations connected to climate change and pertaining to the right to life and right to health as expressed in article 2 and 8 of the Convention. It departs by compiling how a positive substantive obligation is found in the ECHR system. READ MORE