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How useful is landslide hazard information? Lessons learned in the San Francisco Bay region How useful is landslide hazard information? Lessons learned in the San Francisco Bay region
Landslides, worldwide and in the United States, are arguably the most costly natural hazard. Substantial landslide information is available, but much of it remains underutilized, as a disconnect exists among geologists, decision makers, and the public. The lack of a national landslide insurance policy exacerbates this situation and promotes litigation as the principal recourse for...
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David G. Howell, Earl E. Brabb, David W. Ramsey
Two-phase debris-flow across 3-D terrain: model predictions and experimental tests Two-phase debris-flow across 3-D terrain: model predictions and experimental tests
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R.M. Iverson, R.P. Denlinger, R.G. LaHusen, M. Logan
Fully developed snout profiles of noncohesive debris-flows with internal friction Fully developed snout profiles of noncohesive debris-flows with internal friction
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Authors
Cheng-lung Chen, Chi-Hai Ling
The derivation of World Magnetic Model 2000 The derivation of World Magnetic Model 2000
This report contains a detailed summary of the data used, the modelling techniques employed and the results obtained in the production of the World Magnetic Model 2000. This model is designed for use in air and sea navigation systems and is valid till 2005.0. The derivation of World Magnetic Model 2000 has been the joint responsibility of the British Geological Survey (BGS) and the...
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Susan Macmillan, John M. Quinn
Landslides and tsunamis Landslides and tsunamis
The study of tsunamis has been shifting away from theoretical modeling of tsunami source, wave propagation and runup toward multidisciplinary investigations, with an emphasis on field studies. This collection of papers highlights the many approaches being utilized to study landslides and tsunamis.
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Christopher F. Waythomas, Alastair G. Dawson
Preliminary method for anticipating the occurrence of precipitation-induced landslides in Seattle, Washington Preliminary method for anticipating the occurrence of precipitation-induced landslides in Seattle, Washington
Analysis of precipitation data associated with historical landslide events in Seattle has resulted in the identification of precipitation thresholds for the initiation of landslides. Also, an air-temperature index for multiple landslide events is identified, and in conjunction with the precipitation thresholds, is used to develop a method for anticipating the occurrence of landslides...
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Alan F. Chleborad
Book review: Geomagnetism. (Research: Past and Present) Book review: Geomagnetism. (Research: Past and Present)
Book information: Geomagnetism. (Research: Past and Present)" Wilfried Schröder, editor, 2000. Science Edition /IDCH-IAGA, Darmstadt Germany. 248 p.
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Edward A. Mankinen
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A seismic landslide susceptibility rating of geologic units based on analysis of characterstics of landslides triggered by the 17 January, 1994 Northridge, California earthquake A seismic landslide susceptibility rating of geologic units based on analysis of characterstics of landslides triggered by the 17 January, 1994 Northridge, California earthquake
One of the most significant effects of the 17 January, 1994 Northridge, California earthquake (M=6.7) was the triggering of thousands of landslides over a broad area. Some of these landslides damaged and destroyed homes and other structures, blocked roads, disrupted pipelines, and caused other serious damage. Analysis of the distribution and characteristics of these landslides is...
Authors
M. Parise, Randall W. Jibson
Preliminary map showing landslide densities, mean recurrence intervals, and exceedance probabilities as determined from historic records, Seattle, Washington Preliminary map showing landslide densities, mean recurrence intervals, and exceedance probabilities as determined from historic records, Seattle, Washington
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J. A. Coe, J. A. Michael, R. A. Crovelli, W. Z. Savage
Geotechnical properties for landslide-prone Seattle; area glacial deposits Geotechnical properties for landslide-prone Seattle; area glacial deposits
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William Z. Savage, Meghan M. Morrissey, Rex L. Baum
Mitigating landslide hazards in Seattle: a partnership Mitigating landslide hazards in Seattle: a partnership
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Water Resources Division U.S. Geological Survey