Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
NHESS

Volume 9, issue 4

Volumes and issues
Volumes and issues

Volume 9, issue 4

06 Jul 2009
Contaminant transport to public water supply wells via flood water retention areas
D. Kühlers, E. Bethge, G. Hillebrand, H. Hollert, M. Fleig, B. Lehmann, D. Maier, M. Maier, U. Mohrlok, and J. Wölz
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1047–1058, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1047-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1047-2009, 2009
06 Jul 2009
Integrating rockfall risk assessment and countermeasure design by 3D modelling techniques
F. Agliardi, G. B. Crosta, and P. Frattini
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1059–1073, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1059-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1059-2009, 2009
06 Jul 2009
Assessment of human immediate response capability related to tsunami threats in Indonesia at a sub-national scale
J. Post, S. Wegscheider, M. Mück, K. Zosseder, R. Kiefl, T. Steinmetz, and G. Strunz
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1075–1086, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1075-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1075-2009, 2009
07 Jul 2009
LiDAR for monitoring mass movements in permafrost environments at the cirque Hinteres Langtal, Austria, between 2000 and 2008
M. Avian, A. Kellerer-Pirklbauer, and A. Bauer
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1087–1094, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1087-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1087-2009, 2009
09 Jul 2009
Considerations on Swiss methodologies for rock fall hazard mapping based on trajectory modelling
J. M. Abbruzzese, C. Sauthier, and V. Labiouse
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1095–1109, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1095-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1095-2009, 2009
14 Jul 2009
Further study on the role of atmospheric gravity waves on the seismo-ionospheric perturbations as detected by subionospheric VLF/LF propagation
F. Muto, Y. Kasahara, Y. Hobara, M. Hayakawa, A. Rozhnoi, M. Solovieva, and O. A. Molchanov
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1111–1118, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1111-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1111-2009, 2009
15 Jul 2009
Towards rockfall forecasting through observing deformations and listening to microseismic emissions
D. Arosio, L. Longoni, M. Papini, M. Scaioni, L. Zanzi, and M. Alba
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1119–1131, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1119-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1119-2009, 2009
16 Jul 2009
Book Review of "The design of avalanche protection dams. Recent practical and theoretical developments"
V. Jomelli
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1133–1134, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1133-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1133-2009, 2009
16 Jul 2009
Variations in sea surface roughness induced by the 2004 Sumatra-Andaman tsunami
O. A. Godin, V. G. Irisov, R. R. Leben, B. D. Hamlington, and G. A. Wick
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1135–1147, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1135-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1135-2009, 2009
17 Jul 2009
Assessing global exposure and vulnerability towards natural hazards: the Disaster Risk Index
P. Peduzzi, H. Dao, C. Herold, and F. Mouton
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1149–1159, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1149-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1149-2009, 2009
17 Jul 2009
Application of the Hess-Brezowsky classification to the identification of weather patterns causing heavy winter rainfall in Brittany (France)
O. Planchon, H. Quénol, N. Dupont, and S. Corgne
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1161–1173, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1161-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1161-2009, 2009
17 Jul 2009
Corrigendum to "Contaminant transport to public water supply wells via flood water retention areas" published in Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1047–1058, 2009
D. Kühlers, E. Bethge, G. Hillebrand, H. Hollert, M. Fleig, B. Lehmann, D. Maier, M. Maier, U. Mohrlok, and J. Wölz
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1175–1175, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1175-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1175-2009, 2009
17 Jul 2009
Strain rate patterns from dense GPS networks
M. Hackl, R. Malservisi, and S. Wdowinski
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1177–1187, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1177-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1177-2009, 2009
17 Jul 2009
Design of reinforced ground embankments used for rockfall protection
C. Ronco, C. Oggeri, and D. Peila
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1189–1199, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1189-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1189-2009, 2009
17 Jul 2009
An analysis of the evolution of hydrometeorological extremes in newspapers: the case of Catalonia, 1982–2006
M. C. Llasat, M. Llasat-Botija, M. Barnolas, L. López, and V. Altava-Ortiz
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1201–1212, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1201-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1201-2009, 2009
21 Jul 2009
Presentation and preliminary evaluation of the operational Early Warning System in Cyprus
K. Savvidou, S. Michaelides, K. A. Nicolaides, and P. Constantinides
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1213–1219, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1213-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1213-2009, 2009
22 Jul 2009
Specific variations of the atmospheric electric field potential gradient as a possible precursor of Caucasus earthquakes
N. Kachakhidze, M. Kachakhidze, Z. Kereselidze, and G. Ramishvili
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1221–1226, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1221-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1221-2009, 2009
23 Jul 2009
On the moroccan tsunami catalogue
F. Kaabouben, M. A. Baptista, A. Iben Brahim, A. El Mouraouah, and A. Toto
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1227–1236, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1227-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1227-2009, 2009
24 Jul 2009
The severe thunderstorm of 4 October 2007 in Mallorca: an observational study
C. Ramis, R. Romero, and V. Homar
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1237–1245, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1237-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1237-2009, 2009
27 Jul 2009
Extent, perception and mitigation of damage due to high groundwater levels in the city of Dresden, Germany
H. Kreibich, A. H. Thieken, H. Grunenberg, K. Ullrich, and T. Sommer
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1247–1258, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1247-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1247-2009, 2009
28 Jul 2009
Analysis of ionospheric plasma perturbations before Wenchuan earthquake
X. Zhang, X. Shen, J. Liu, X. Ouyang, J. Qian, and S. Zhao
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1259–1266, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1259-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1259-2009, 2009
28 Jul 2009
Coupling of high-resolution meteorological and wave models over southern Italy
L. Bertotti, M. M. Miglietta, and S. Davolio
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1267–1275, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1267-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1267-2009, 2009
29 Jul 2009
Coupled modelling of subsurface water flux for an integrated flood risk management
T. Sommer, C. Karpf, N. Ettrich, D. Haase, T. Weichel, J.-V. Peetz, B. Steckel, K. Eulitz, and K. Ullrich
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1277–1290, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1277-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1277-2009, 2009
29 Jul 2009
Technical Note: Design of rockfall net fences and the new ETAG 027 European guideline
D. Peila and C. Ronco
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1291–1298, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1291-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1291-2009, 2009
31 Jul 2009
Verification of operational weather forecasts from the POSEIDON system across the Eastern Mediterranean
A. Papadopoulos and P. Katsafados
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1299–1306, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1299-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1299-2009, 2009
31 Jul 2009
The use of questionnaires for acquiring information on public perception of natural hazards and risk mitigation – a review of current knowledge and practice
D. K. Bird
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1307–1325, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1307-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1307-2009, 2009
31 Jul 2009
Design of a Sea-level Tsunami Detection Network for the Gulf of Cadiz
R. Omira, M. A. Baptista, L. Matias, J. M. Miranda, C. Catita, F. Carrilho, and E. Toto
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1327–1338, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1327-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1327-2009, 2009
03 Aug 2009
Corrigendum to "Coupling of high-resolution meteorological and wave models over southern Italy", published in Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1267–1275, 2009
L. Bertotti, M. M. Miglietta, and S. Davolio
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1339–1339, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1339-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1339-2009, 2009
03 Aug 2009
Seismic source displacement by coda wave interferometry at Soufrière Hills Volcano, Montserrat, WI
S. De Angelis
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1341–1347, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1341-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1341-2009, 2009
06 Aug 2009
Planning of technical flood retention measures in large river basins under consideration of imprecise probabilities of multivariate hydrological loads
D. Nijssen, A. Schumann, M. Pahlow, and B. Klein
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1349–1363, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1349-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1349-2009, 2009
06 Aug 2009
Risk-based stabilization planning for soil cut slopes
D. Li, L. Zhang, C. Zhou, and W. Lu
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1365–1379, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1365-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1365-2009, 2009
10 Aug 2009
Preface "The GITEWS Project (German-Indonesian Tsunami Early Warning System)"
A. Rudloff, J. Lauterjung, U. Münch, and S. Tinti
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1381–1382, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1381-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1381-2009, 2009
10 Aug 2009
Development of dike fragility curves for piping and micro-instability breach mechanisms
S. Vorogushyn, B. Merz, and H. Apel
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1383–1401, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1383-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1383-2009, 2009
11 Aug 2009
Ionosperic anomaly due to seismic activities – Part 1: Calibration of the VLF signal of VTX 18.2 KHz station from Kolkata and deviation during seismic events
S. Sasmal and S. K. Chakrabarti
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1403–1408, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1403-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1403-2009, 2009
12 Aug 2009
Changes in the flood hazard in Germany through changing frequency and persistence of circulation patterns
T. Petrow, J. Zimmer, and B. Merz
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1409–1423, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1409-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1409-2009, 2009
14 Aug 2009
A nonlinear model coupling rockfall and rainfall intensity based on a four year measurement in a high Alpine rock wall (Reintal, German Alps)
M. Krautblatter and M. Moser
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1425–1432, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1425-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1425-2009, 2009
14 Aug 2009
A web-based GIS for managing and assessing landslide data for the town of Peace River, Canada
H. X. Lan, C. D. Martin, C. R. Froese, T. H. Kim, A. J. Morgan, D. Chao, and S. Chowdhury
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1433–1443, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1433-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1433-2009, 2009
14 Aug 2009
Seismic hazard assessment – a holistic microzonation approach
S. K. Nath and K. K. S. Thingbaijam
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1445–1459, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1445-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1445-2009, 2009
19 Aug 2009
Karstic aquifer vulnerability assessment methods and results at a test site (Apulia, southern Italy)
M. Polemio, D. Casarano, and P. P. Limoni
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1461–1470, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1461-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1461-2009, 2009
25 Aug 2009
Characteristics of the summit lakes of Ambae volcano and their potential for generating lahars
P. Bani, J.-L. Join, S. J. Cronin, M. Lardy, I. Rouet, and E. Garaebiti
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1471–1478, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1471-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1471-2009, 2009
25 Aug 2009
Vulnerability assessment and protective effects of coastal vegetation during the 2004 Tsunami in Sri Lanka
M. Kaplan, F. G. Renaud, and G. Lüchters
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1479–1494, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1479-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1479-2009, 2009
28 Aug 2009
On the influence of temporal change on the validity of landslide susceptibility maps
K. Meusburger and C. Alewell
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1495–1507, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1495-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1495-2009, 2009
28 Aug 2009
"Last-Mile" preparation for a potential disaster – Interdisciplinary approach towards tsunami early warning and an evacuation information system for the coastal city of Padang, Indonesia
H. Taubenböck, N. Goseberg, N. Setiadi, G. Lämmel, F. Moder, M. Oczipka, H. Klüpfel, R. Wahl, T. Schlurmann, G. Strunz, J. Birkmann, K. Nagel, F. Siegert, F. Lehmann, S. Dech, A. Gress, and R. Klein
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1509–1528, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1509-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1509-2009, 2009
31 Aug 2009
Assessing uncertainties in flood forecasts for decision making: prototype of an operational flood management system integrating ensemble predictions
J. Dietrich, A. H. Schumann, M. Redetzky, J. Walther, M. Denhard, Y. Wang, B. Pfützner, and U. Büttner
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 9, 1529–1540, https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1529-2009,https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-9-1529-2009, 2009
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