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portada Quantitative Parameterization and 3D‐Run‐Out Modelling of Rockfalls at Steep Limestone Cliffs in the Bavarian Alps (Springer Theses)
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Year
2015
Language
English
Pages
148
Format
Hardcover
ISBN13
9783319245096
Edition No.
1

Quantitative Parameterization and 3D‐Run‐Out Modelling of Rockfalls at Steep Limestone Cliffs in the Bavarian Alps (Springer Theses)

Bettina Sellmeier (Author) · Springer · Hardcover

Quantitative Parameterization and 3D‐Run‐Out Modelling of Rockfalls at Steep Limestone Cliffs in the Bavarian Alps (Springer Theses) - Bettina Sellmeier

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Synopsis "Quantitative Parameterization and 3D‐Run‐Out Modelling of Rockfalls at Steep Limestone Cliffs in the Bavarian Alps (Springer Theses)"

This pioneering work deals with the parameterization of rockfalls in the context of 3D run-out modelling at a study site in the Bavarian Alps. 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