Essays about: "earthquake"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 145 essays containing the word earthquake.

  1. 21. “I never doubted that I made a difference” : Personal experiences from physical therapists working after the earthquakes in Nepal.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Åsenlöf: Fysioterapi

    Author : Mimmie Örn; Matilda Roempke Lindström; [2021]
    Keywords : physical therapy; experiences; earthquake; Nepal.;

    Abstract : Background:  Earthquakes and other natural disasters have increased over recent years, more people around the world are living with disabilities. The physical therapists have an important role to increase function and restore quality of life. READ MORE

  3. 22. The picture has changed, how about the frame? Media framing of nuclear energy in Japan before and after the Fukushima nuclear disaster

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Gabriela-Cosmina Gherghe; [2021]
    Keywords : Media framing; Framing analysis; Thematic analysis; Fukushima; Nuclear power; Japan; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake followed by a 15-meter tsunami and a nuclear accident at Fukushima Daiichi changed the normal course of events in Japan and far beyond it. Among other consequences, the events triggered a sudden increase in domestic and international media coverage. READ MORE

  4. 23. An extreme value approach to modelling number of causalities in earthquakes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Henrik Steneld; [2021]
    Keywords : Extreme Value Theory; Point Process; Earthquakes; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Earthquakes occur around the globe all the time. Most are weak enough to just pass by, some are strong enough to be felt by us humans, and some very few are completely devastating. A comprehensive database distributed by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information provides a means for reviewing devastating earthquakes over the past. READ MORE

  5. 24. The Economic Consequences of a Triple Disaster: A Comparative Case Study of the Great East Japan Earthquake

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Elin Yang Liu; [2021]
    Keywords : Natural disaster; Synthetic control method; Economic impact; Japan; Tohoku;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the economic effects of natural disasters by studying the particular case of Tohoku earthquake and tsunami 2011 in Japan. Specifically, the statistical methodology of synthetic controls is used to estimate the change in GDP per capita caused by this incident. READ MORE

  6. 25. A 3D Sliding Bearing Finite Element Based on The Bouc-Wen Hysteretic Model : Mathematical modelling and numerical implementation

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Sicong Wei; [2020]
    Keywords : high-speed railway; nonlinear dynamics; bridge bearings; friction; hysteresis; secondary development; damping;

    Abstract : Bridge bearing is an essential component with the function of connecting the superstructure and substructure of the bridge, transmitting load and providing movability to the superstructure. Under dynamic conditions, the internal friction of bridge bearing dissipates the vibration energy and therefore reduces the dynamic response of the bridge. READ MORE