Papers presented at the National Workshop on Environmental Geo-hazards (Earthquakes, Landslides and Floods) : Management and Mitigation Strategy for Himachal Pradesh, held at Mandi during 4-5 June 2009.Volume Title:Section 1. Land slide; Section 2. Earthquake; Section 3. Floods; Section 4. Others; Section 5. Suggestions and recommendations.
Environmental geo-hazards are of upmost concern today, as there is huge loss to life and property. The concern varies from individual to the state government. Government has set up many scientific department has set up many scientific departments to carry out research and development programmes on geo-hazards. Teh findings of scientific studies have been helpful in mitigating the impact of geo-hazards. The most disastrous impact has been of the earthquakes. ...