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.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2007 |
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Title | Riding the storm--landslide danger in the San Francisco Bay Area |
DOI | 10.3133/gip48 |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | General Information Product |
Series Number | 48 |
Index ID | gip48 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Geologic Hazards Science Center; Landslide Hazards Program |