Landslide risk assessment
Environmental Geology
By: P. Lessing, C.P. Messina, and R.F. Fonner
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Abstract
Landslide risk can be assessed by evaluating geological conditions associated with past events. A sample of 2,4 16 slides from urban areas in West Virginia, each with 12 associated geological factors, has been analyzed using SAS computer methods. In addition, selected data have been normalized to account for areal distribution of rock formations, soil series, and slope percents. Final calculations yield landslide risk assessments of <0.50=low risk, 0.50 to 1.50=moderate risk, and >1.50=high risk. The simplicity of the method provides for a rapid, initial assessment prior to financial investment. However, it does not replace on-site investigations, nor excuse poor construction. ?? 1983 Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
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Lessing, P., Messina, C., Fonner, R., 1983, Landslide risk assessment: Environmental Geology, v. 5, no. 2, p. 93-99, https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02381102.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Landslide risk assessment |
| Series title | Environmental Geology |
| DOI | 10.1007/BF02381102 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1983 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher location | Springer-Verlag |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Environmental Geology |
| First page | 93 |
| Last page | 99 |