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Taking the Earth's pulse Taking the Earth's pulse
During the past 35 years, scientists have developed a vast network of seismometers that record earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and nuclear explosions throughout the world. Seismographic data support disaster response, scientific research, and global security. With this network, the United States maintains world leadership in monitoring the greatest natural and technological events that...
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Robert L. Woodward, Harly M. Benz, William M. Brown
Regional landslide-hazard evaluation using landslide slopes, Western Wasatch County, Utah Regional landslide-hazard evaluation using landslide slopes, Western Wasatch County, Utah
Landsliding has historically been one of the most damaging geologic hazards in western Wasatch County, Utah. Accordingly, we mapped and analyzed landslides (slumps and debris slides) in the area to provide an empirical basis for regional landslide-hazard evaluation. The 336 landslides in the 250-sq-mi (650-km2) area involve 20 geologic units, including Mississippian- to Quaternary-aged...
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M.D. Hylland, Mark Lowe
Predicting landslide vegetation in patches on landscape gradients in Puerto Rico Predicting landslide vegetation in patches on landscape gradients in Puerto Rico
We explored the predictive value of common landscape characteristics for landslide vegetative stages in the Luquillo Experimental Forest of Puerto Rico using four different analyses. Maximum likelihood logistic regression showed that aspect, age, and substrate type could be used to predict vegetative structural stage. In addition it showed that the structural complexity of the vegetation...
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R.W. Myster, J.R. Thomlinson, M. C. Larsen
Evidence from flank ridges for long-term diminishing movements of the Slumgullion landslide, Hinsdale County, Colorado Evidence from flank ridges for long-term diminishing movements of the Slumgullion landslide, Hinsdale County, Colorado
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Mario Parise, Andrea Moscariello, Robert W. Fleming
El Nino and the National Landslide Hazard Outlook for 1997-1998 El Nino and the National Landslide Hazard Outlook for 1997-1998
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Jonathan W. Godt, Lynn M. Highland, William Z. Savage
Digital compilation of landslide overview map of the conterminous United States Digital compilation of landslide overview map of the conterminous United States
This dataset consists of polygons enclosing areas of landslide incidence and susceptibility for the conterminous United States.
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Water Resources Division U.S. Geological Survey
Depositional processes in large-scale debris-flow experiments Depositional processes in large-scale debris-flow experiments
This study examines the depositional process and characteristics of deposits of large‐scale experimental debris flows (to 15 m3) composed of mixtures of gravel (to 32 mm), sand, and mud. The experiments were performed using a 95‐m‐long, 2‐m‐wide debris‐flow flume that slopes 31°. Following release, experimental debris flows invariably developed numerous shallow (∼ 10 cm deep) surges...
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J. J. Major
Debris-flow initiation experiments using diverse hydrologic triggers Debris-flow initiation experiments using diverse hydrologic triggers
Controlled debris-flow initiation experiments focused on three hydrologic conditions that can trigger slope failure: localized ground-water inflow; prolonged moderate-intensity rainfall; and high-intensity rainfall. Detailed monitoring of slope hydrology and deformation provided exceptionally complete data on conditions preceding and accompanying slope failure and debris-flow...
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Mark E. Reid, Richard G. LaHusen, Richard M. Iverson
Digital compilation of landslide overview map of the conterminous United States Digital compilation of landslide overview map of the conterminous United States
This dataset consists of polygons enclosing areas of landslide incidence and susceptibility for the conterminous United States.
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Jonathan W. Godt, Dorothy H. Radbruch-Hall
History of the International Conference and Field Trip on Landslides (ICFL) History of the International Conference and Field Trip on Landslides (ICFL)
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E. E. Brabb
Debris-flow hazards in the Blue Ridge of Virginia Debris-flow hazards in the Blue Ridge of Virginia
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Paula L. Gori, William C. Burton