How useful is landslide hazard information? Lessons learned in the San Francisco Bay region
International Geology Review
By: D. G. Howell, D.W. Ramsey, and E. E. Brabb
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Abstract
Landslides, worldwide and in the United States, are arguably the most costly natural hazard. Substantial landslide information is available, but much of it remains underutilized, as a disconnect exists among geologists, decision makers, and the public. The lack of a national landslide insurance policy exacerbates this situation and promotes litigation as the principal recourse for recouping landslide-damage losses. The U.S. Geological Survey's landslide investigation in the San Francisco Bay region of California provides a context for making suggestions on how Earth science information could be used more effectively.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | How useful is landslide hazard information? Lessons learned in the San Francisco Bay region |
| Series title | International Geology Review |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 1999 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Contributing office(s) | Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center |
| Description | 14 p. |
| First page | 368 |
| Last page | 381 |
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