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.
Suggested Citation
Howell, D.G., Ramsey, D., and Brabb, E.E., 1999, How useful is landslide hazard information? Lessons learned in the San Francisco Bay region: International Geology Review, v. 41, no. 4, p. 368-381.
| 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 |