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Lahar simulation at active volcanoes of the Southern Andes: implications for hazard assessment
(Springer, 2015)
Lahars are catastrophic events that have the potential to cause the loss of life
and damage to infrastructure over inhabited areas. Consequently the zoning of associated
hazards is a critical task. We evaluated the lahar ...
Residuos hospitalarios peligrosos en un centro de alta complejidad
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2007-07)
An inadequate management of hospital waste, that
have toxic, infectious and chemical wastes, is a risk factor for humans and environment. Aim: To
identify, quantify and assess the risk associated to the management of ...
Application of the composite maps method for landslide susceptibility assessment and its potential use for other natural risk analyses
(Universidad de Chile, 2013)
Composite maps have previously been applied to paleogeographic reconstructions and as an aid to
mineral exploration. However, because they can combine different criteria that are used in risk and
feasibility assessment ...
Advanced Seismic Hazard Assessment
(BIRKHAUSER VERLAG AG, 2011-01)
From multi-risk evaluation to resilience planning: The case of central Chilean coastal cities
(MDPI AG, 2019)
Multi-hazard evaluations are fundamental inputs for disaster risk management plans and the implementation of resilient urban environments, adapted to extreme natural events. Risk assessments from natural hazards have been ...
Reliability and factorial validity of a questionnaire to assess organophosphate pesticide exposure to agricultural workers in Maule, Chile
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2019)
© 2018, © 2018 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. The aim was to evaluate the reliability and validity of a questionnaire to assess organophosphate pesticide (OP) exposure ...
Integrating multivariate and geostatistical analyses for assessing the socio-environmental vulnerability of children in the vicinity of a contaminated site
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2018)
© 2018, © 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Vulnerability assessments are commonly based on complex indices that may be inappropriate for characterizing risks in small groups of people exposed to ...
Carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risks of arsenic exposure in drinking water in the rural environment
(Iran Solid Waste Association, 2020)
Carcinogenic and systemic health effects of arsenic exposure in drinking water are well documented. This study estimated the risk associated with chronic consumption of water with high concentrations of arsenic in children ...