The landslide handbook : a guide to understanding landslides / by Lynn M. Highland and Peter Bobrowsky.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Highland, Lynn

Contributor:

Bobrowsky, Peter T.

Geological Survey (U.S.)

Series:

U.S. Geological Survey circular ; 1325.

Circular ; 1325

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Landslides.

Landslides--Prevention.

Landslide hazard analysis.

Physical Description:

[xiii, 129] pages : digital, PDF file, color illustrations.

Other Title:

Guide to understanding landslides

Place of Publication:

Reston, Va. : U.S. Geological Survey, 2008.

Summary:

This handbook is intended to be a resource for people affected by landslides to acquire further knowledge, especially about the conditions that are unique to their neighborhoods and communities. Considerable literature and research are available concerning landslides, but unfortunately little of it is synthesized and integrated to address the geographically unique geologic and climatic conditions around the globe. Landslides occur throughout the world, under all climatic conditions and terrains, cost billions in monetary losses, and are responsible for thousands of deaths and injuries each year. Often, they cause long-term economic disruption, population displacement, and negative effects on the natural environment.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed Dec. 4, 2008).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Highland, Lynn. Landslide handbook.

OCLC:

276988466