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The landslide of Sainte-Adresse cliff The landslide of Sainte-Adresse cliff

The Sainte-Adresse Cliff in the neighborhood of Le Havre was subject in the past to repeated movements of greater of lesser scope which in 1944 have become markedly accentuated because of works on the "Atlantic Wall" and bomb and mine explosions. The situation became dangerous and required a complete study including geological and geotechnical surveys with borings and search of slip...
Authors
M. Buisson, Severine Britt

Landslides in shale at Rapid City, South Dakota Landslides in shale at Rapid City, South Dakota

In the past 5 years several landslides have originated in hillsides at Rapid City, South Dakota, with resulting damage both to city streets and to private dwellings. The present investigation is a contribution to the continuing study of landslides by the U. S. Geological Survey, although a formal project of landslide investigation in Rapid City has not been established.
Authors
Dwight R. Crandell
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