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Yauco, Puerto Rico Landslide Monitoring Station Active

By Landslide Hazards Program September 19, 2023

The Yauco monitoring station is located in the northern portion of the Yauco municipality, near the Yacuo-Maricao municipalities boundary. Landslide susceptibility is classified as very high at this site, which is underlain by Yauco Mudstone on a very steep slope in a heavily vegetated area.

Scientists stand next to completed landslide monitoring station at Yauco, Puerto Rico
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University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez students Estefania Vicens, Tania Figueroa, Anishka Ruiz, Cesar Rodriguez, and Kimberly Maisonet stand next to completed landslide monitoring station at Yauco, Puerto Rico, part of the Landslide Monitoring Network.
Map of Yauco monitoring site location and municipality boundary
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
The Yauco monitoring station is located in the northern portion of the Yauco municipality, near the Yacuo-Maricao municipalities boundary. Landslide susceptibility at this site is very high, which is underlain by Yauco Mudstone on a very steep slope in a heavily vegetated area.

Rainfall

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Yauco, Puerto Rico Landslide Monitoring Site - two-week cumulative precipitation, 15-minute rainfall intensity

Soil-Water Content, Soil Suction, and Ground Water Pressure

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Yauco, Puerto Rico Landslide Monitoring Site - soil-water content, soil suction, and groundwater pressure

Battery Voltage, Air Temperature, and Atmospheric Pressure

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Yauco, Puerto Rico Landslide Monitoring Site - battery voltage, air temperature, atmospheric pressure
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    The Yauco monitoring station is located in the northern portion of the Yauco municipality, near the Yacuo-Maricao municipalities boundary. Landslide susceptibility is classified as very high at this site, which is underlain by Yauco Mudstone on a very steep slope in a heavily vegetated area.

    Scientists stand next to completed landslide monitoring station at Yauco, Puerto Rico
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez students Estefania Vicens, Tania Figueroa, Anishka Ruiz, Cesar Rodriguez, and Kimberly Maisonet stand next to completed landslide monitoring station at Yauco, Puerto Rico, part of the Landslide Monitoring Network.
    Map of Yauco monitoring site location and municipality boundary
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    The Yauco monitoring station is located in the northern portion of the Yauco municipality, near the Yacuo-Maricao municipalities boundary. Landslide susceptibility at this site is very high, which is underlain by Yauco Mudstone on a very steep slope in a heavily vegetated area.

    Rainfall

    Remote image Url
    plot
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Yauco, Puerto Rico Landslide Monitoring Site - two-week cumulative precipitation, 15-minute rainfall intensity

    Soil-Water Content, Soil Suction, and Ground Water Pressure

    Remote image Url
    plot
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Yauco, Puerto Rico Landslide Monitoring Site - soil-water content, soil suction, and groundwater pressure

    Battery Voltage, Air Temperature, and Atmospheric Pressure

    Remote image Url
    plot
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Yauco, Puerto Rico Landslide Monitoring Site - battery voltage, air temperature, atmospheric pressure