Riding the storm--landslide danger in the San Francisco Bay Area

Movie Synopsis:

--A catastrophic 1982 rainstorm triggered 18,000 landslides in the Bay Area, claiming 25 lives and causing $66 million in property damage.

--The combination of steep slopes, weak rocks, and intense winter storms make Bay Area uplands an ideal setting for landslides.

--Landslides include both swift, potentially deadly debris flows and slower, but destructive deepseated slides.

--Learn what USGS scientists have discovered about landslide dynamics and which slopes are most susceptible to sliding.

--Hear the devastating stories of Bay Area residents affected by landslides and learn to recognize the danger signs.