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Dynamic rupture modeling of the transition from thrust to strike-slip motion in the 2002 Denali fault earthquake, Alaska Dynamic rupture modeling of the transition from thrust to strike-slip motion in the 2002 Denali fault earthquake, Alaska
We use three-dimensional dynamic (spontaneous) rupture models to investigate the nearly simultaneous ruptures of the Susitna Glacier thrust fault and the Denali strike-slip fault. With the 1957 Mw 8.3 Gobi-Altay, Mongolia, earthquake as the only other well-documented case of significant, nearly simultaneous rupture of both thrust and strike-slip faults, this feature of the 2002 Denali...
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Brad T. Aagaard, G. Anderson, K.W. Hudnut
Shear- and compressional- wave velocity measurements from two 150-m-deep boreholes in Seattle, Washington, USA Shear- and compressional- wave velocity measurements from two 150-m-deep boreholes in Seattle, Washington, USA
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Jack K. Odum, William J. Stephenson, Kathy Goetz-Troost, David M. Worley, Arthur D. Frankel, Robert A. Williams, Jake Fryer
National landslide hazards mitigation strategy : a framework for loss reduction National landslide hazards mitigation strategy : a framework for loss reduction
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Elliott C. Spiker, Paula L. Gori
Preliminary hydrodynamic analysis of landslide-generated waves in Tidal Inlet, Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska Preliminary hydrodynamic analysis of landslide-generated waves in Tidal Inlet, Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
A landslide block perched on the northern wall of Tidal Inlet, Glacier Bay National Park (Figure 1), has the potential to generate large waves in Tidal Inlet and the western arm of Glacier Bay if it were to fail catastrophically. Landslide-generated waves are a particular concern for cruise ships transiting through Glacier Bay on a daily basis during the summer months. The objective of...
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Eric L. Geist, Matthias Jakob, Gerald F. Wieczoreck, Peter Dartnell
Assessment of potential debris-flow peak discharges from basins burned by the 2002 Missionary Ridge fire, Colorado Assessment of potential debris-flow peak discharges from basins burned by the 2002 Missionary Ridge fire, Colorado
These maps present the results of assessments of peak discharges that can potentially be generated by debris flows issuing from the basins burned by the Missionary Ridge fire of June 9 through July 14, 2002, near Durango, Colorado. The maps are based on a regression model for debris-flow peak discharge normalized by average storm intensity as a function of basin gradient and burned...
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Susan H. Cannon, John A. Michael, Joseph E. Gartner, J. Andrew Gleason
Assessment of potential debris-flow peak discharges from basins burned by the 2002 Coal Seam fire, Colorado Assessment of potential debris-flow peak discharges from basins burned by the 2002 Coal Seam fire, Colorado
These maps present the results of assessments of peak discharges that can potentially be generated by debris flows issuing from the basins burned by the Coal Seam fire of June and July 2002, near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The maps are based on a regression model for debris-flow peak discharge normalized by average storm intensity as a function of basin gradient and burned extent, and...
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Susan H. Cannon, John A. Michael, Joseph E. Gartner
Topographic map of the active part of the Slumgullion Landslide on July 31, 2000, Hinsdale County, Colorado Topographic map of the active part of the Slumgullion Landslide on July 31, 2000, Hinsdale County, Colorado
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James A. Messerich, Jeffrey A. Coe
Major and catastrophic storms and floods in Texas: 215 major and 41 catastrophic events from 1953 to September 1, 2002 Major and catastrophic storms and floods in Texas: 215 major and 41 catastrophic events from 1953 to September 1, 2002
Many Texas storms represent some of the largest storms in the world. Flooding from large storms has affected Texas throughout its history, causing many deaths and much economic loss and hardship. Floods occur regularly in Texas, and destructive floods occur somewhere in the State every year. Many of these floods are destructive because they often occur in areas where extreme flooding had...
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Raymond M. Slade, John M. Patton
Preliminary assessment of landslide-induced wave hazards: Tidal Inlet, Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska Preliminary assessment of landslide-induced wave hazards: Tidal Inlet, Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
A large potential rock avalanche above the northern shore of Tidal Inlet, Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, was investigated to determine hazards and risks of landslide-induced waves to cruise ships and other park visitors. Field and photographic examination revealed that the 5 to 10 million cubic meter landslide moved between AD 1892 and 1919 after the retreat of Little Ice Age...
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Gerald F. Wieczorek, Matthias Jakob, Roman J. Motyka, Sandra L. Zirnheld, Patricia Craw
An Account of Preliminary Landslide Damage and Losses Resulting from the February 28, 2001, Nisqually, Washington, Earthquake An Account of Preliminary Landslide Damage and Losses Resulting from the February 28, 2001, Nisqually, Washington, Earthquake
The February 28, 2001, Nisqually, Washington, earthquake (Mw = 6.8) damaged an area of the northwestern United States that previously experienced two major historical earthquakes, in 1949 and in 1965. Preliminary estimates of direct monetary losses from damage due to earthquake-induced landslides is approximately $34.3 million. However, this figure does not include costs from damages to...
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Lynn M. Highland
Rainfall and groundwater level monitoring data (1981-1984) at Weeks Creek landslide, California Rainfall and groundwater level monitoring data (1981-1984) at Weeks Creek landslide, California
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Gerald F. Wieczorek
Paleointensity in Hawaiian Scientific Drilling Project Hole (HSDP2): Results from submarine basaltic glass Paleointensity in Hawaiian Scientific Drilling Project Hole (HSDP2): Results from submarine basaltic glass
Paleointensity estimates based on the high quality Thellier‐Thellier data from the early Brunhes (420–780 ka) are rare (only 30 in the published literature). The Second Hawaiian Scientific Drilling Project (HSDP2) drill hole recovered submarine volcanics spanning the approximate time period of 420–550 ka. These are of particular interest for absolute paleointensity studies owing to the...
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L. Tauxe, Jeffrey J. Love