Landslide Photo Collections

Searchable USGS Photo and Multimedia Archive with Ordering Information

  • Tucked between the steep slopes of the Min Shan and the Bailong River in northwest China, the city of Zhouqu has a picturesque location. However, the intimidating natural beauty also carries a risk. On August 8, 2010, unusually intense monsoon rains triggered devastating landslides and floods that buried a densely populated area in the center of the city. This detailed image, from DigitalGlobe’s WorldView-2 satellite, shows the largest slide in the lower part of the city on August 10, 2010. DigitalGlobe usage policy: http://www.digitalglobe.com/index.php/27/Sample+Imagery+Gallery?ITEM=440
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