Building Knowledge for Geohazard Assessment and Management in the Caucasus and Other Orogenic Regions

In: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security Ser.

Abstract

Intro -- Preface -- Introduction -- References -- Contents -- Part I The Role of NATO -- 1 NATO Cooperation with Georgia in the Framework of the Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme -- 1.1 The Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme -- 1.2 SPS Cooperation with Georgia -- 1.3 Securing Georgia and the Caucasus Against Geohazards -- 1.4 Conclusion -- 2 Lens on NATO-Georgia Cooperation: A Shared Engagement -- 3 An Overview of the 20-Year Collaboration Between NATO and Earth Scientists to Assess Geohazards in the Caucasus and Other Critical Regions -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Project CLG 982957 - Volcanic Hazards and Countermeasures for Georgian Section of Caspian Pipelines -- 3.2.1 Summary of the Project -- 3.2.2 Why this Project -- 3.2.3 Outcomes -- 3.3 Project G4934 - Security Against Geohazards at the Major Enguri Hydroelectric Scheme in Georgia -- 3.3.1 Summary of the Project -- 3.3.2 Why this Project -- 3.3.3 Outcomes -- 3.4 Project SFP 983142 - Geo-Environmental Security of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station Region, Central Asia -- 3.4.1 Summary of the Project -- 3.4.2 Why this Project -- 3.4.3 Outcomes -- 3.5 CLG Project 978989 - A Multidisciplinary Approach to Recent Geologic Catastrophes at Subduction Zones -- 3.5.1 Summary of the Project -- 3.5.2 Why this Project -- 3.5.3 Outcomes -- 3.6 Discussion and Final Remarks -- References -- Part II Key Studies Focused on Regional and Geological Aspects -- 4 Active Kinematics of the Greater Caucasus from Seismological and GPS Data: A Review -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Main Tectonic Features of Greater Caucasus -- 4.3 Seismicity of the Greater Caucasus -- 4.3.1 Source of Data -- 4.3.2 Epicentre Distribution -- 4.3.3 Hypocentres Distribution -- 4.3.4 Focal Mechanism Solutions -- 4.3.4.1 Data Source -- 4.3.4.2 FMS Results -- 4.3.5 Stress Distribution -- 4.4 GPS Data.