scholarly journals The Great Hanshin Earthquake and Fire

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 298-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshiteru Murosaki ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Richter Scale ◽  
The Future ◽  
Western Japan ◽  
Urban Fires ◽  
Hyogo Prefecture ◽  
Collapsed Buildings ◽  
Hanshin Earthquake

Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan was hit on January 17, 1995, by an epicentral earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale. The Great Hanshin Earthquake left over 6,000 people dead beneath collapsed buildings and in urban fires. We discuss the damage and nature and causes of fires to provide information that may help prevent such events in the future.

scholarly journals (P2-103) Haiti Earthquake: Ankara National Medical Rescue Team Field Hospital Experiences

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S1) ◽  
pp. s169-s169
Author(s):  
M.A. GÜleÇ ◽  
M. DemİrkasimoĞlu ◽  
E. Ince ◽  
M. Özer ◽  
A. ÇoŞkun
Keyword(s):  
Capital City ◽  
Hospital Services ◽  
Haiti Earthquake ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Field Hospital ◽  
Health Team ◽  
National Medical ◽  
The People ◽  
Richter Scale ◽  
The Future

An earthquake of 7.6 Richter scale occurred in Port Au Prince which is the capital city of Haiti on 12 January 2010. Turkish Ministry of Health offered support for the people of Haiti by sending its Health Team. In this study, the field hospital services of Turkish Health Team consisting of two groups in 67 days will be reported. Also, further affairs necessary to be done in the future and coordination with other countries will be reported. There are discussions whether there is need for field hospitals or not. With this study, the results of field hospital services were assessed. By contrast with some authorities, it is concluded that field hospital services are beneficial. Finally, UN responsibilities on this issue was discussed.

LAS in urban rivers and factors contributing to reduction of their concentrations

2004 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 355-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Kobuke
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Rate ◽  
Anionic Surfactants ◽  
Concentration Level ◽  
Urban Rivers ◽  
River Waters ◽  
The Past ◽  
Western Japan ◽  
Hyogo Prefecture ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Concentration Levels

LC/MS analysis with improved SPE preparation was applied to determine trace amounts of LAS in river waters. By using this procedure, the distribution of LAS was investigated and compared with the previous concentration level measured by HPLC in the Akashi River flowing through urbanized coastal areas in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan. Detected LAS were in the range of 0.6-11 μg/L and considerably lower than those in 1985. This indicated that LAS concentration levels reduced to 1/10 and below during the past 18 years. From the model analysis, major factors contributing to the reduction of their concentrations were estimated to be the sewerage development and the decrease of consumption of anionic surfactants. Statistical analysis of MBAS monitoring data suggested that over 90% of sewerage diffusion rate was needed in order to reduce LAS to the concentration level of the order of 10 μg/L in river waters.

Microhabitat distribution and behaviour of Branchiobdellidan Holtodrilus truncatus found on the freshwater shrimp Neocaridina spp. from the Sugo River, Japan

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-85
Author(s):  
Nobuaki Niwa ◽  
Miguel Archdale ◽  
Takashi Matsuoka ◽  
Aina Kawamoto ◽  
Haruka Nishiyama
Keyword(s):  
River Water ◽  
Lake Biwa ◽  
Symbiotic Relationship ◽  
Freshwater Shrimp ◽  
Macrobrachium Nipponense ◽  
Shrimp Species ◽  
Microhabitat Distribution ◽  
Western Japan ◽  
Hyogo Prefecture

AbstractA study was performed on the microhabitat distribution and some aspects of behaviour of the ectosymbiotic branchiobdellidan Holtodrilus truncatus (Annelida, Clitellata) found on the freshwater shrimp that inhabit the Sugo River, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan. Observations on shrimp that were collected from the Sugo River (2003 to 2011) confirmed that the host shrimp is Neocaridina spp. (Atyidae). The attachment location on the host shrimp was predominately between the 1st pleopod and the 5th pereopod (55.3%). The reproductive method of H. truncatus is hemaphroditism. The cocoon was found only inside the carapace of the host shrimp. The cocoon was transparent and contained a maximum of 14 juvenile worms (developing embryos). When hatching approached, H. truncatus’s worms became elongated and slender, and only one worm hatched out at a time. When Holtodrilus truncatus was removed from its host and was maintained in river water without any food, it survived for a maximum of 46 days. In a host exchange experiment, where we provided several other freshwater shrimp species, Palaemonidae fed on H. truncatus. Moreover, Palaemon paucidens and Macrobrachium nipponense from Lake Biwa also preyed upon H. truncatus. The possible symbiotic relationship between H. truncatus and Neocaridina spp. (family Atyidae) is further discussed.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF INCIDENCES OF COLLAPSED BUILDINGS IN LAGOS METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 332-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayotunde Olawande Oni
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Spatial Analysis ◽  
Time Series Analysis ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Comprehensive Investigation ◽  
The Past ◽  
Series Analysis ◽  
The Future ◽  
Collapsed Buildings

Building collapses in Lagos metropolis have become worrisome to residents, developers, and Government. This study examined the incidences of collapsed buildings in Lagos metropolis over a thirty‐year period. Time series analysis was carried out to determine the past and predict direction of the future occurrences. In addition, a process of inference from reports on investigations of past occurrences was adopted to establish causes of building collapses in the study area. Spatial analysis of the collapses showed high concentration in swampy terrain that was reclaimed in the past. The study recommends, amongst other things, comprehensive investigation of the geophysical characteristics of the affected locations towards finding lasting solution to the menace. Santruka Lagose griūvantys pastatai kelia nerima gyventojams, vystytojams ir vyriausybei. Šiame tyrime nagrinejamas pastatu griuvumo dažnumas Lagose per trisdešimt metu. Atlikta laiko eilučiu analize, siekiant nustatyti buvusius atvejus ir numatyti būsimu atveju tendencijas. Be to, siekiant nustatyti, del kokiu priežasčiu tiriamoje teritorijoje griūva pastatai, buvo pasirinktas išvadu procesas, pagristas ankstesniu atveju tyrimo ataskaitomis. Erdvine griuvimu analize parode didele koncentracija pelketose vietovese, kurios anksčiau buvo melioruotos. Be kitu dalyku, tyrime rekomenduojama atlikti išsamu paveiktu vietoviu geofiziniu savybiu tyrima, siekiant rasti ilgalaiki sprendima, kaip išvengti šios gresmes.

scholarly journals A fossil aphid gall from the middle Pleistocene sediment in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 270-274
Author(s):  
Minoru Tsukagoshi ◽  
Ken Sawada ◽  
Shin‐ichi Akimoto
Keyword(s):  
Middle Pleistocene ◽  
Western Japan ◽  
Hyogo Prefecture ◽  
Pleistocene Sediment

The Hiroshima Synchrotron Radiation Center (HSRC)

1998 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 1176-1179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masaki Taniguchi ◽  
Jacques Ghijsen
Keyword(s):  
Synchrotron Radiation ◽  
Storage Ring ◽  
Present Status ◽  
Radiation Center ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
Western Japan ◽  
Synchrotron Radiation Center

The history of HSRC is briefly sketched, going back to the early HiSOR project. The present status of this 0.7 GeV compact storage ring is described and an outline of the future of the facility is given in the context of western Japan.

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