Real-Time Monitoring of Active Landslides

Fact Sheet 091-99
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Abstract

Landslides threaten lives and property in every State in the Nation. To reduce the risk from active landslides, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) develops and uses real-time landslide monitoring systems. Monitoring can detect early indications of rapid, catastrophic movement. Up-to-the-minute or real-time monitoring provides immediate notification of landslide activity, potentially saving lives and property. Continuous information from real-time monitoring also provides a better understanding of landslide behavior, enabling engineers to create more effective designs for halting landslide movement.
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Real-Time Monitoring of Active Landslides
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 091-99
DOI 10.3133/fs09199
Edition Version 1.0
Year Published 1999
Language ENGLISH
Publisher Geological Survey (U.S.)
Contributing office(s) U.S. Geological Survey
Description 2 p.
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