Landslides in Minnesota
Fact Sheet
2022-3007
Prepared in cooperation with the University of Minnesota Duluth; Freshwater Society; University of Minnesota Twin Cities; University of Wisconsin-Superior; Gustavus Adolphus College; Winona State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; St. Thomas University; and North Dakota State University
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Abstract
Landslides in Minnesota have caused loss of life, damaged infrastructure, and negatively affected Minnesota’s natural resources. Landslides increase the amount of sediment contributed to lakes and rivers, with negative consequences for water quality and aquatic habitats. Recent mapping reveals that landslide susceptible areas within Minnesota primarily occur on steep slopes adjacent to rivers, lakes, and transportation corridors. Local variation in landslide susceptibility is related to the underlying geology and glacial history.
Suggested Citation
DeLong, S.B., Jennings, C.E., and Gran, K.B., 2022, Landslides in Minnesota: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2022-3007, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20223007.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Landslides in Minnesota |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2022-3007 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20223007 |
| Year Published | 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Earthquake Science Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
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