Landslide Events
- Publication of Hillslope Hydrology and Stability: A new book by Ning Lu, Colorado School of Mines and USGS scientist Jonathan Godt (posted 02/26/2013)
The book, published by Cambridge University Press,is intended for graduate students and researchers in hydrology, geomorphology, engineering geology, and related fields, and professionals in civil and environmental engineering, and natural hazards.
(Jonathan Godt, Golden, CO, jgodt[at]usgs[dot]gov, 303-273-8626)
- "Rockfall: Characterization and Control" (posted 02/21/2013)
A new book on rockfall is now available from the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies (Keith Turner and Robert Schuster, eds.). - Large, Ancient Landslides Delivered Preferred Upstream Habitats for Coho Salmon (posted 02/11/2013)
University of Oregon-led study in the Umpqua River Valley provides a pointer for river conservation efforts. - Seafloor Landslides Point to Ancient Tsunamis (posted 02/07/2013)
- Predicting Future Landslides in Malaysia (posted 02/05/2013)
PETALING JAYA - Work has begun on an early warning system that can send out alerts at least two hours before a landslide occurs.
People living in landslide-prone areas will be warned via TV and radio, enabling quicker evacuation. - U.S. Geological Survey Volcano Hazards Program Notifications Service (posted 02/01/2013)
The U.S. Geological Survey Volcano Hazards Program Volcano Notification Service is a customizable system provided free to everyone. You can receive volcano notifications for any volcanoes monitored by United States volcano observatories. Notifications are generally available within five minutes after they are released.
