<p>On August 15, 2007, at 6:40 P.M. local time, there was a magnitude (Mw) 8.0 earthquake off the coast of Southern Peru, about 145 km SSE of Lima, Peru. More than 4,500 aftershocks had been registered as of August 30, 2007, 30 of them had MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) between 3 and 5. The social economic impact of the earthquake was significant 519 people died and more than 1,300 injured. Tens of thousands of collapsed and damaged houses, churches, schools, and hospitals. The estimated economic losses were about $300 million (U.S.) including lifeline infrastructure losses. The hardest hit cities were Pisco, Chincha Alta, Cañete, and Ica. Damage was also observed in Yuayos, Huaytara, and Castrovirreyna. This report discusses in detail, the effects of this earthquake on lifeline systems in electric power, communication, water and wastewater, highways, ports, gas and fuel tanks, and emergency response. Lifeline systems within hospitals and educational institutions are also discussed. Most lifeline chapters start with an overview of the system performance, followed by sections that describe the system, its damage, emergency response, and recovery. Each chapter finishes with a conclusions and recommendations.</p>

Pisco, Peru, Earthquake of August 15, 2007: Lifeline Performance (TCLEE Monograph)

Engineering & Transportation

Alex K. Tang

Jorgen Johansson

Engineering

Amer Society of Civil Engineers

This report discusses in detail the effects of this earthquake on lifeline systems in electric power, communication, water and wastewater, highways, ports, railways, gas system and tanks, and emergency response. Most chapters provide an overview of the system s performance, followed by sections describing the system, its damage, emergency response, and recovery. Each chapter finishes with conclusions and recommendations.

Kashiwazaki, Japan, Earthquake of July 16, 2007: Lifeline Performance (TCLEE Monograph No. 31)

Business & Money

Editor)

Anshel J. Schiff

Economics

American Society of Civil Engineers

<p>On April 20, 2013, a 6.6 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter in Lushan struck the southern portion of the Longmenshan mountain range southwest of Chengdu, Sichuan province, and caused damage to structures and lifelines. The worst affected areas included the cities of Lushan, Baoxing, Tianquan, Sheungshizhen, and Taipingzhen, with landslides and rockslides causing major road closures and hampering emergency response efforts. This TCLEE Monograph discusses the following lifeline systems: electric power; water distribution; wastewater treatment; roads and bridges; telecommunications; emergency response methods; and essential and regular building stock. General seismology of the event and geotechnical features of the area are included. This monograph will be of interest to civil engineers, emergency managers and planners, and government officials charged with improving the resilience of lifeline infrastructure systems during earthquakes, landslides, and rockslides.</p>

Lushan, Sichuan Province, China, Earthquake of 2013: Lifeline Performance (TCLEE 40) (Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering Monographs)

P.E.

Edited by John M. Eidinger

P.Eng.

C.Eng.

Craig A. Davis

PH.D.

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