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Volume 12, issue 5

03 May 2012

Analysis of flash flood regimes in the North-Western and South-Eastern Mediterranean regions

P. Tarolli, M. Borga, E. Morin, and G. Delrieu

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1255–1265, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1255-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1255-2012, 2012

04 May 2012

Investigating the time-scaling behavior of the 2004–2010 seismicity of Aswan area (Egypt) by means of the Allan factor statistics and the detrended fluctuation analysis

L. Telesca, M. Lovallo, A. E.-E. Amin Mohamed, M. ElGabry, S. El-hady, K. M. Abou Elenean, and R. ElShafey Fat ElBary

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1267–1276, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1267-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1267-2012, 2012

04 May 2012

The 6 August 2010 Mount Meager rock slide-debris flow, Coast Mountains, British Columbia: characteristics, dynamics, and implications for hazard and risk assessment

R. H. Guthrie, P. Friele, K. Allstadt, N. Roberts, S. G. Evans, K. B. Delaney, D. Roche, J. J. Clague, and M. Jakob

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1277–1294, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1277-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1277-2012, 2012

07 May 2012

Flash floods and debris flow in the city area of Messina, north-east part of Sicily, Italy in October 2009: the case of the Giampilieri catchment

G. T. Aronica, G. Brigandí, and N. Morey

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1295–1309, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1295-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1295-2012, 2012

07 May 2012

Active tectonics along the submarine slope of south-eastern Sicily and the source of the 11 January 1693 earthquake and tsunami

A. Argnani, A. Armigliato, G. Pagnoni, F. Zaniboni, S. Tinti, and C. Bonazzi

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1311–1319, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1311-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1311-2012, 2012

07 May 2012

Analysis the 1978–2008 crustal and sub-crustal earthquake catalog of Vrancea region

L. Telesca, V. Alcaz, and I. Sandu

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1321–1325, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1321-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1321-2012, 2012

08 May 2012

Brief communication "Assessment of change in temperature and precipitation over Xinjiang, China"

Y. Zhang, W. Wei, F. Jiang, M. Liu, W. Wang, L. Bai, and K. Li

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1327–1331, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1327-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1327-2012, 2012

09 May 2012

No evidence of increased fire risk due to agricultural land abandonment in Sardinia (Italy)

C. Ricotta, D. Guglietta, and A. Migliozzi

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1333–1336, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1333-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1333-2012, 2012

09 May 2012

Mapping and historical reconstruction of the great Mexican 22 June 1932 tsunami

N. Corona and M. T. Ramírez-Herrera

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1337–1352, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1337-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1337-2012, 2012

09 May 2012

Changes in annual maximum number of consecutive dry and wet days during 1961–2008 in Xinjiang, China

Y. Zhang, F. Jiang, W. Wei, M. Liu, W. Wang, L. Bai, X. Li, and S. Wang

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1353–1365, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1353-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1353-2012, 2012

09 May 2012

Recent high-energy marine events in the sediments of Lagoa de Óbidos and Martinhal (Portugal): recognition, age and likely causes

P. J. M. Costa, S. A. G. Leroy, J. L. Dinis, A. G. Dawson, and S. Kortekaas

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1367–1380, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1367-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1367-2012, 2012

09 May 2012

Assessment of risks of loose landslide deposits formed by the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake

S. Zhang, L. M. Zhang, M. Peng, L. L. Zhang, H. F. Zhao, and H. X. Chen

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1381–1392, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1381-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1381-2012, 2012

09 May 2012

Verification of precipitation forecasts of MM5 model over Epirus, NW Greece, for various convective parameterization schemes

O. A. Sindosi, A. Bartzokas, V. Kotroni, and K. Lagouvardos

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1393–1405, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1393-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1393-2012, 2012

11 May 2012

Wet-snow avalanche interaction with a deflecting dam: field observations and numerical simulations in a case study

B. Sovilla, I. Sonatore, Y. Bühler, and S. Margreth

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1407–1423, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1407-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1407-2012, 2012

11 May 2012

An updated and extended earthquake catalogue for Greece and adjacent areas since 1900

K. Makropoulos, G. Kaviris, and V. Kouskouna

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1425–1430, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1425-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1425-2012, 2012

14 May 2012

A holistic model for coastal flooding using system diagrams and the Source-Pathway-Receptor (SPR) concept

S. Narayan, S. Hanson, R. J. Nicholls, D. Clarke, P. Willems, V. Ntegeka, and J. Monbaliu

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1431–1439, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1431-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1431-2012, 2012

14 May 2012

Using Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) as a chemical proxy to indicate Tsunami 2004 backwash in Khao Lak coastal area, Thailand

D. Tipmanee, W. Deelaman, S. Pongpiachan, K. Schwarzer, and P. Sompongchaiyakul

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1441–1451, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1441-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1441-2012, 2012

15 May 2012

Anomalous TEC variations associated with the powerful Tohoku earthquake of 11 March 2011

M. Akhoondzadeh

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1453–1462, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1453-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1453-2012, 2012

16 May 2012

Comparable analysis of the distribution functions of runup heights of the 1896, 1933 and 2011 Japanese Tsunamis in the Sanriku area

B. H. Choi, B. I. Min, E. Pelinovsky, Y. Tsuji, and K. O. Kim

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1463–1467, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1463-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1463-2012, 2012

16 May 2012

In search of robust flood risk management alternatives for the Netherlands

F. Klijn, J. M. Knoop, W. Ligtvoet, and M. J. P. Mens

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1469–1479, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1469-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1469-2012, 2012

16 May 2012

Climate trends and behaviour of drought indices based on precipitation and evapotranspiration in Portugal

A. A. Paulo, R. D. Rosa, and L. S. Pereira

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1481–1491, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1481-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1481-2012, 2012

16 May 2012

Spatial and temporal variability of precipitation and drought in Portugal

D. S. Martins, T. Raziei, A. A. Paulo, and L. S. Pereira

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1493–1501, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1493-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1493-2012, 2012

16 May 2012

The influence of landslide shape and continental shelf on landslide generated tsunamis along a plane beach

E. Renzi and P. Sammarco

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1503–1520, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1503-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1503-2012, 2012

21 May 2012

Rapid movement of frozen debris-lobes: implications for permafrost degradation and slope instability in the south-central Brooks Range, Alaska

R. P. Daanen, G. Grosse, M. M. Darrow, T. D. Hamilton, and B. M. Jones

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1521–1537, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1521-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1521-2012, 2012

21 May 2012

Recent changes in the number of rainfall events related to debris-flow occurrence in the Chenyulan Stream Watershed, Taiwan

J. C. Chen, W. S. Huang, C. D. Jan, and Y. H. Yang

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1539–1549, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1539-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1539-2012, 2012

21 May 2012

Space conditions during a month of a sequence of six M > 6.8 earthquakes ending with the tsunami of 26 December 2004

G. Anagnostopoulos and A. Papandreou

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1551–1559, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1551-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1551-2012, 2012

21 May 2012

Drought analysis and short-term forecast in the Aison River Basin (Greece)

S. Kavalieratou, D. K. Karpouzos, and C. Babajimopoulos

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1561–1572, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1561-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1561-2012, 2012

21 May 2012

On the influence of cell size in physically-based distributed hydrological modelling to assess extreme values in water resource planning

M. Egüen, C. Aguilar, J. Herrero, A. Millares, and M. J. Polo

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1573–1582, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1573-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1573-2012, 2012

21 May 2012

Detecting the 11 March 2011 Tohoku tsunami arrival on sea-level records in the Pacific Ocean: application and performance of the Tsunami Early Detection Algorithm (TEDA)

L. Bressan and S. Tinti

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1583–1606, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1583-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1583-2012, 2012

21 May 2012

A study of meteorologically and seismically induced water level and water temperature oscillations in an estuary located on the west coast of India (Arabian Sea)

P. Mehra, R. G. Prabhudesai, A. Joseph, V. Kumar, Y. Agarvadekar, R. Luis, and B. Viegas

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1607–1620, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1607-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1607-2012, 2012

21 May 2012

The 13 November 2007 rock-fall at Viale Tiziano in Rome (Italy)

M. Amanti, V. Chiessi, and P. M. Guarino

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1621–1632, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1621-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1621-2012, 2012

23 May 2012

Review Article "Valuating the intangible effects of natural hazards – review and analysis of the costing methods"

V. Markantonis, V. Meyer, and R. Schwarze

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1633–1640, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1633-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1633-2012, 2012

23 May 2012

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Drivers of flood risk change in residential areas

F. Elmer, J. Hoymann, D. Düthmann, S. Vorogushyn, and H. Kreibich

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1641–1657, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1641-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1641-2012, 2012

24 May 2012

Application of Environmental Seismic Intensity scale (ESI 2007) to Krn Mountains 1998 M_w = 5.6 earthquake (NW Slovenia) with emphasis on rockfalls

A. Gosar

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1659–1670, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1659-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1659-2012, 2012

24 May 2012

Temperature extremes in Europe: overview of their driving atmospheric patterns

C. Andrade, S. M. Leite, and J. A. Santos

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1671–1691, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1671-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1671-2012, 2012

24 May 2012

Debris flow risk mitigation by the means of rigid and flexible barriers – experimental tests and impact analysis

L. Canelli, A. M. Ferrero, M. Migliazza, and A. Segalini

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1693–1699, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1693-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1693-2012, 2012

24 May 2012

Recommendations for the user-specific enhancement of flood maps

V. Meyer, C. Kuhlicke, J. Luther, S. Fuchs, S. Priest, W. Dorner, K. Serrhini, J. Pardoe, S. McCarthy, J. Seidel, G. Palka, H. Unnerstall, C. Viavattene, and S. Scheuer

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1701–1716, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1701-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1701-2012, 2012

25 May 2012

Comment on "Ultra Low Frequency (ULF) European multi station magnetic field analysis before and during the 2009 earthquake at L'Aquila regarding regional geotechnical information" by Prattes et al. (2011)

F. Masci

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1717–1719, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1717-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1717-2012, 2012

25 May 2012

Reply to Masci's comment on "Ultra Low Frequency (ULF) European multi station magnetic field analysis before and during the 2009 earthquake at L'Aquila regarding regional geotechnical information" by Prattes et al. (2011)

G. Prattes, K. Schwingenschuh, H. U. Eichelberger, W. Magnes, M. Boudjada, M. Stachel, M. Vellante, U. Villante, V. Wesztergom, and P. Nenovski

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1721–1722, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1721-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1721-2012, 2012

25 May 2012

Assessing trends in insured losses from floods in Spain 1971–2008

J. I. Barredo, D. Saurí, and M. C. Llasat

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1723–1729, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1723-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1723-2012, 2012

25 May 2012

FIM FRAME: a method for assessing and improving emergency plans for floods

D. M. Lumbroso, M. Di Mauro, A. F. Tagg, F. Vinet, and K. Stone

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1731–1746, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1731-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1731-2012, 2012

25 May 2012

Magnetic storm free ULF analysis in relation with earthquakes in Taiwan

S. Wen, C.-H. Chen, H.-Y. Yen, T.-K. Yeh, J.-Y. Liu, K. Hattori, H. Peng, C.-H. Wang, and T.-C. Shin

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1747–1754, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1747-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1747-2012, 2012

29 May 2012

Identification of deep subaqueous co-seismic scarps through specific coeval sedimentation in Lesser Antilles: implication for seismic hazard

C. Beck, J.-L. Reyss, F. Leclerc, E. Moreno, N. Feuillet, L. Barrier, F. Beauducel, G. Boudon, V. Clément, C. Deplus, N. Gallou, J.-F. Lebrun, A. Le Friant, A. Nercessian, M. Paterne, T. Pichot, and C. Vidal

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1755–1767, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1755-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1755-2012, 2012

29 May 2012

| Highlight paper

The spatial structure of European wind storms as characterized by bivariate extreme-value Copulas

A. Bonazzi, S. Cusack, C. Mitas, and S. Jewson

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1769–1782, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1769-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1769-2012, 2012

29 May 2012

Stability of a power law relation between characteristics of earthquakes and electric precursors

E. Dologlou

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1783–1787, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1783-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1783-2012, 2012

29 May 2012

Development of a management tool for reservoirs in Mediterranean environments based on uncertainty analysis

R. Gómez-Beas, A. Moñino, and M. J. Polo

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1789–1797, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1789-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1789-2012, 2012

29 May 2012

Flood hazards and masonry constructions: a probabilistic framework for damage, risk and resilience at urban scale

A. Mebarki, N. Valencia, J. L. Salagnac, and B. Barroca

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1799–1809, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1799-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1799-2012, 2012

31 May 2012

Urban vulnerability and resilience within the context of climate change

E. Tromeur, R. Ménard, J.-B. Bailly, and C. Soulié

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 12, 1811–1821, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1811-2012,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1811-2012, 2012