Landslides and engineering geology of the Seattle, Washington, area

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This volume brings together case studies and summary papers describing the application of state-of-the-art engineering geologic methods to landslide hazard analysis for the Seattle, Washington, area. An introductory chapter provides a thorough description of the Quaternary and bedrock geology of Seattle. Nine additional chapters review the history of landslide mapping in Seattle, present case studies of individual landslides, describe the results of spatial assessments of landslide hazard, discuss hydrologic controls on landsliding, and outline an early warning system for rainfall-induced landslides.

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Publication type Book
Title Landslides and engineering geology of the Seattle, Washington, area
Series number 20
Year Published 2008
Language English
Publisher Geological Society of America
Publisher location Boulder, CO
Contributing office(s) Geologic Hazards Science Center, Landslide Hazards Program
Description v, 181 p.
Country United States
State Washington
City Seattle
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