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Landslides, Rock Falls, Mudflows, Debris Flows
Popular Landslide Items
Landslides
Landslides:
A USGS fact sheet about landslides and events that trigger them.
Rock Fall Photos
Yosemite Rock Fall Photos:
A photo sequence of a rockfall and debris avalanche by Herb Dunn.
Hurricane Insurance
Homeowner's Insurance and Landslides
: Most policies do not cover landslide damage.
Debris Flows
Debris Flows
are moving masses of loose mud, sand, soil, rock and water.
Largest Tsunami
World's Largest Tsunami:
The wave with the highest run-up was triggered by a rock fall.
Forcasting Mudslides
Forcasting Mudslides:
In the U.S., 25 to 50 deaths a year can be attributed to mudslides.
Newest Landslide Items
Debris Flow Hazards
Debris Flows
are fast-moving landslides that can attain speeds over 30 miles per hour.
Largest Landslide
World's Largest Landslide:
The Saidmareh slide in Iran - five cubic miles of debris!
Yosemite Rock Fall
Yosemite Rock Fall Hazards:
Learn what the Park Service is doing to reduce rock fall hazard.
Volcanic Mudflows
Lahars
are mudflows that are composed of volcanic debris and water.
Landslide News
Tumbi Quarry Landslide - PNG
: Dave Petley has been tracking developments associated with...
Landslides Can Damage Economies
: Landslides can damage more than buildings, highways and...
Decision-Support Systems for Natural-Hazards and Land Management
: “Decision-support systems can be used to help synthesize,...
Abandon California Highway 39 Because of Landslides?
: An article in the Los Angeles Times reports...
Rockfall Video: Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
: A video shot by a person who was...
Pittsburgh Landslide Problems
: Pittsburgh is located in an area with a...
