Rock avalanches caused by earthquakes: Source characteristics
January 1, 1984
Study of a worldwide sample of historical earthquakes showed that slopes most susceptible to catastrophic rock avalanches were higher than 150 meters and steeper than 25 degrees. The slopes were undercut by fluvial or glacial erosion, were composed ofintensely fractured rock, and exhibited at least one other indicator of low strength or potential instability.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Title | Rock avalanches caused by earthquakes: Source characteristics |
| Authors | D. K. Keefer |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Science |
| Index ID | 70013505 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |