This volume brings together case studies and summary papers describing the application of state-of-the-art engineering geologic methods to landslide hazard analysis for the Seattle, Washington, area. An introductory chapter provides a thorough description of the Quaternary and bedrock geology of Seattle. Nine additional chapters review the history of landslide mapping in Seattle, present case studies of individual landslides, describe the results of spatial assessments of landslide hazard, discuss hydrologic controls on landsliding, and outline an early warning system for rainfall-induced landslides.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Title | Landslides and engineering geology of the Seattle, Washington, area |
| Authors | Rex L. Baum, Jonathan W. Godt, Lynn M. Highland |
| Publication Type | Book |
| Series Number | 20 |
| Index ID | 70047162 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Geologic Hazards Science Center; Landslide Hazards Program |
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