Landslide Hazards
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Abstract
Landslide hazards occur in many places around What Can You Do If You Live Near Steep Hills? the world and include fast-moving debris flows, slow-moving landslides, and a variety of flows and slides initiating from volcanoes. Each year, these hazards cost billions of dollars and cause numerous fatalities and injuries. Awareness and education about these hazards is a first step toward reducing damaging effects. The U.S. Geological Survey conducts research and distributes information about geologic hazards. This Fact Sheet is published in English and Spanish and can be reproduced in any form for further distribution.
Publication type | Report |
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Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Title | Landslide Hazards |
Series title | Fact Sheet |
Series number | 071-00 |
DOI | 10.3133/fs07100 |
Year Published | 2000 |
Language | English |
Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
Publisher location | Reston, VA |
Description | 1 sheet |
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