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Mass Movements Information
Mass movement or mass wasting is movements of masses of bodies of soil, bed
rock, rock debris, soil, or mud which usually occur along steep-sided hills and
mountains because of the pull of gravity. This slipping of large amounts of rock
and soil is seen in landslides, mud slides, and avalanches.
THE SCIENCE OF SLIDES
Rumble. Rumble. The roaring grows. Suddenly a wall of boulders, trees, rocks,
and mud appears around a bend in a narrow canyon. It rushes downhill, picking up
speed, clanking and grinding and destroying everything in its path.
Landslide and Debris Flow (Mudslide)
Develop landslide-specific planning. Learn about landslide risk in your area.
Contact local officials, state geological surveys or departments of natural
resources, and university departments of geology. Landslides occur where they
have before, and in identifiable hazard locations. Ask for information on
landslides in your area, specific information on areas vulnerable to landslides,
and request a professional referral for a very detailed site analysis of your
property, and corrective measures you can take, if necessary.
Landslides
are a serious geologic hazard common to almost every state in the United States.
It is estimated that nationally they cause up to $2 billion in damages and from
25 to 50 deaths annually. Globally, landslides cause billions of dollars in
damage and thousands of deaths and injuries each year. Individuals can take
steps to reduce their personal risk. Know about the hazard potential where you
live, take steps to reduce your risk, and practice preparedness plans.
EROSION AND DEPOSITION POWER POINT PROJECT BY The Earth Science Eighth
Graders. Actually quite informative.
Storm Tracker
One of the best, fastest, and most interesting anomaly pages yet! Check it out!
CDC | Landslides
and Mudslides The
Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a fact sheet containing information
on landslides and mudflows in the United States, as well as recommendations on
how to prepare and behave during and after a landslide.
THE SCIENCE OF SLIDES Rumble. Rumble. The roaring grows. Suddenly a wall
of boulders, trees, rocks, and mud appears around a bend in a narrow canyon. It
rushes downhill, picking up speed, clanking and grinding and destroying
everything in its path. The mass of stuff finds the stream channel at the bottom
of the canyon and continues its destructive journey to the bottom of the
mountain. In its wake, the earth is stripped bare to the bedrock. Wiped clean --
left to begin a new cycle of soil rebuilding and revegetation. But what
happened?
Mudslide Safety
Mudslides occur during periods of intense rainfall or rapid snowmelt. They
usually start on steep hillsides, liquefy and accelerate down the hill. The
debris flow ranges from watery mud to thick, rocky mud that can carry large
items such as boulders, trees and cars. On average, mudslides cause 25 to 50
deaths each year. Always listen to the radio and television for the latest
information and instructions for your area.
NOVA Online | Avalanche! | Elements of a Slide Avalanches are a
significant mountain hazard -- responsible for more deaths each year in the
United States than earthquakes. Once in motion, snow slides are a powerful force
of nature, capable of snapping off mature trees like match sticks, and easily
destroying buildings. And when an avalanche finally stops, the snow sets up like
concrete, making rescue efforts extremely difficult, and chances for survival
slim.
Avalanche Expert on How to Survive Snow Slides In a recent telephone
interview with National Geographic News, Kellam discussed the risks of
avalanches and shared some snow know-how.
What to do in a landslide A landslide is the movement of rock and soil
down a slope. Landslides can range in size from a single boulder in a rock fall
to a very large avalanche of debris with huge quantities of rock and soil that
can be spread across many kilometers.
Avalanche Awareness: Information
About Avalanches and Avalanche Safety
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