Landslides on the northeast side of Mt. King George with clouds of rock dust in the air caused by ongoing activity. Elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is at least 1700 m. Also note the numerous collapsed snow bridges on the glacier. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
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12-12-25 Mt. King George East Glacier Landslides
Landslides on the northeast side of Mt. King George with clouds of rock dust in the air caused by ongoing activity. Elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is at least 1700 m. Also note the numerous collapsed snow bridges on the glacier. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 Mt. King George North Snow Avalanches
Snow avalanche on the north side of Mt. King George. The debris lobe is 1800 m long and runs up onto the hillside across the valley. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Snow avalanche on the north side of Mt. King George. The debris lobe is 1800 m long and runs up onto the hillside across the valley. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 Mt. King George West Face Landslides
Landslides on the west side of Mt. King George. The central debris lobe is 500 m wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Landslides on the west side of Mt. King George. The central debris lobe is 500 m wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 McArthur Peak Snow Avalanche
Large snow avalanche in valley east of McArthur Peak. Debris lobe is 1500 m wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Large snow avalanche in valley east of McArthur Peak. Debris lobe is 1500 m wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 McArthur Valley Snow Avalanches
Snow avalanches in the valley on the east side of McArthur Peak. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Snow avalanches in the valley on the east side of McArthur Peak. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 McArthur Peak East Face Landslides & Avalanches
12-12-25 McArthur Peak East Face Landslides & AvalanchesLandslides and avalanches on the east side of McArthur Peak. The left-hand debris lobe is 1100 m wide, and the right-hand debris lobe is 1500 m wide. The elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is approximately 1500 m. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 McArthur Peak East Face Landslides & Avalanches
12-12-25 McArthur Peak East Face Landslides & AvalanchesLandslides and avalanches on the east side of McArthur Peak. The left-hand debris lobe is 1100 m wide, and the right-hand debris lobe is 1500 m wide. The elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is approximately 1500 m. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Videos
Postfire debris flow in the 2024 Elk Fire burn area
Postfire debris flow in the 2024 Elk Fire burn areaA debris flow recorded by a USGS Landslide Monitoring Station in the 2024 Elk Fire burn area near Dayton, Wyoming. The flow was triggered by intense rainfall during a thunderstorm on the evening of July 15, 2025.
Postfire debris flow in the 2024 Elk Fire burn area
Postfire debris flow in the 2024 Elk Fire burn areaA debris flow recorded by a USGS Landslide Monitoring Station in the 2024 Elk Fire burn area near Dayton, Wyoming. The flow was triggered by intense rainfall during a thunderstorm on the evening of July 15, 2025.
Geologic Controls on Deep-Seated Landslides
The frequency and scale of landslides in a region are determined by both external forcing and inherent, site-specific susceptibility.
The frequency and scale of landslides in a region are determined by both external forcing and inherent, site-specific susceptibility.
Understanding large rock slides in deglaciated valleys in the Central and Patagonian Andes
Understanding large rock slides in deglaciated valleys in the Central and Patagonian AndesThe effects of deglaciation on the slope stability of glacial valleys have increasing importance in the context of climate change, with a role on the susceptibility to large-volume rock slides or rock avalanches and catastrophic cascading geohazards.
Understanding large rock slides in deglaciated valleys in the Central and Patagonian Andes
Understanding large rock slides in deglaciated valleys in the Central and Patagonian AndesThe effects of deglaciation on the slope stability of glacial valleys have increasing importance in the context of climate change, with a role on the susceptibility to large-volume rock slides or rock avalanches and catastrophic cascading geohazards.
Controls on post-fire debris flows in Oregon
Wildfire often amplifies the likelihood and magnitude of debris flows in steep terrain. In arid climates (e.g. US Mountain West and Southwest), post-fire debris flows typically occur during the first rains following fire, suggesting that rainfall-driven erosion is a strong control on in-channel preconditioning and triggering of these hazards.
Wildfire often amplifies the likelihood and magnitude of debris flows in steep terrain. In arid climates (e.g. US Mountain West and Southwest), post-fire debris flows typically occur during the first rains following fire, suggesting that rainfall-driven erosion is a strong control on in-channel preconditioning and triggering of these hazards.
Atmospheric rivers cause the majority of precipitation-induced landslides in Western North America
Atmospheric rivers cause the majority of precipitation-induced landslides in Western North AmericaAtmospheric rivers (ARs) are transient channels of intense horizontal water vapor transport in the lower atmosphere.
Atmospheric rivers cause the majority of precipitation-induced landslides in Western North America
Atmospheric rivers cause the majority of precipitation-induced landslides in Western North AmericaAtmospheric rivers (ARs) are transient channels of intense horizontal water vapor transport in the lower atmosphere.
One Way to Develop a Geologic Hazards Program: Lessons Learned and Anecdotes
One Way to Develop a Geologic Hazards Program: Lessons Learned and AnecdotesThe development of a Geologic Hazards Program for the USDA Forest Service is a challenging undertaking.
One Way to Develop a Geologic Hazards Program: Lessons Learned and Anecdotes
One Way to Develop a Geologic Hazards Program: Lessons Learned and AnecdotesThe development of a Geologic Hazards Program for the USDA Forest Service is a challenging undertaking.