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Title:

USGS Landslide Hazards Program

Url:

https://www.usgs.gov/programs/landslide-hazards

Publisher:

Geological Survey (U.S.)

Description: This site is the homepage of the United States Geological Survey's (USGS) Landslide Hazards Program (LHP). Materials available include an overview of the geologic hazard presented by landslides, a discussion of the objectives and operations of LHP, and links to program staff. The site also provides a link to the National Landslide Information Center (NLIC), which is responsible for distributing information about landslides to the public, researchers, planners, and local, state, and federal agencies. There are additional links to news articles and publications, reports on specific hazards encountered in Seattle, Washington, and a link to the LHP's five-year plan, which presents the agency's long-term goals in assessing, monitoring, and mitigating landslide hazards.

LC Classification:

Science -- Geology -- Dynamic and structural geology -- Earth movements. Mass movements -- Landslides. Rockslides
Science -- Geology -- Study and teaching. Research

GEM Subject:

Science -- Earth science
Science -- Geology
Science -- Physical sciences

Key Concept:

Geology -- Natural hazards

Resource Type:

Collection
Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Professional/Practitioner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Graduate/Professional
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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