Geomorphic Impacts of Earthquakes

Tim Davies is a Professor in the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Canterbury (NZ). His research focusses on the application of geomorphology in prediction of landform response to disturbance, in particular in the context of natural hazard assessment and disaster impact reduction. Prof. Xuanmei Fan, an esteemed expert in geological hazards and risk assessment, is currently affiliated with Chengdu University of Technology. With a background at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and as a Full Professor at the State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection in China, her research focuses on earthquake-induced geological hazards, particularly in the Tibetan Plateau. Notably, Prof. Fan's studies on the causes and effects of earthquake-induced landslides following the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake have been extensive. She has made significant contributions to the development of early warning systems for post-earthquake debris flows, resulting in numerous lives saved. Her exceptional achievements have garnered recognition, including the 2016 Richard Wolters Prize from the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG). Prof. Xuanmei Fan's remarkable contributions to science and technology have earned her acclaim as one of China's top female geologists, receiving national and provincial prizes in honor of her accomplishments. Prof Alexander Densmore, Deputy Head of the Department of Geography at Durham University, UK, is a leading expert in the dynamic processes shaping Earth's surface. Raised on the tectonically active west coast of North America, his fascination with mountain-building and erosion has driven his academic pursuits. After earning a PhD from the University of California, Santa Cruz, he held prestigious positions at Trinity College Dublin and ETH Zurich before joining Durham University in 2006. Currently, his research delves into the aftermath of earthquakes on mass wasting and sediment transfer in Nepal and China. He also focuses on utilizing scientific data to mitigate earthquake and monsoon-induced hazards, particularly in Nepal. Furthermore, his work extends to comprehending sediment routing systems, employing both field studies in northern India and advanced numerical modeling techniques. Professor Densmore's multidisciplinary approach enriches our understanding of geological phenomena and their societal impacts.

• Section A - Fundamentals1. Introduction: Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Landforms: The Big Picture2. Large Earthquakes – Spatio-Temporal Distribution and Aftershocks3. Coseismic Ground Motion4. Rock Fracture and Ground Failure5. Earth Surface Processes6. Seismotectonic-Geomorphic Event CascadesSection B – Tectonic Processes and Morphologies7. Fault Trace Processes8. Slope Failure Processes9. Coseismic Landslides and Rockfalls, Paraseismic Landslides, Source and Deposit Morphologies10. Liquefaction and lateral spreading11. Fluvial Responses to Fault Offset and Uplift, and to Sediment Inputs12. Glacial Processes and Impacts13. Coastal Processes and Impacts14. Marine Processes15. Post-Earthquake Sediment and Fluxes16. Geomorphic Indicators of Past Earthquakes17. Climate Change Influences on Earthquake Geomorphology18. Anthropic Influences on Earthquake GeomorphologySection C - Case Studies19. 1999 Chichi earthquake, Taiwan (remote sensing and analysis, and fluvial impacts)20. 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, China (remote sensing and analysis, post-seismic debris flows, and river aggradation)21. 2011 Tohoku earthquake (unexpected magnitude, geomorphic evidence of prior events, and tsunami)22. 2015 Gorka earthquake, Nepal (mass movements and societal impacts)23. 2016 Kaikoura earthquake (multiple fault ruptures, landslides and fluvial impacts)Section D – Conclusion24. Implications for Natural Hazard Risk Analysis, Risk Assessment, Impacts And Mitigation – Examples25. Summary and Future Perspectives