Landslides cause fatalities and property damage throughout the Nation. To reduce the impact from hazardous landslides, the U.S. Geological Survey develops and uses real-time and near-real-time landslide monitoring systems. Monitoring can detect when hillslopes are primed for sliding and can provide early indications of rapid, catastrophic movement. Continuous information from up-to-the-minute or real-time monitoring provides prompt notification of landslide activity, advances our understanding of landslide behavior, and enables more effective engineering and planning efforts.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2012 |
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Title | Real-time monitoring of landslides |
DOI | 10.3133/fs20123008 |
Authors | Mark E. Reid, Richard G. LaHusen, Rex L. Baum, Jason W. Kean, William H. Schulz, Lynn M. Highland |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 2012-3008 |
Index ID | fs20123008 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | National Landslide Information Center; Volcano Hazards Program |