Real-time monitoring of landslides
Fact Sheet
2012-3008
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Abstract
Landslides cause fatalities and property damage throughout the Nation. To reduce the impact from hazardous landslides, the U.S. Geological Survey develops and uses real-time and near-real-time landslide monitoring systems. Monitoring can detect when hillslopes are primed for sliding and can provide early indications of rapid, catastrophic movement. Continuous information from up-to-the-minute or real-time monitoring provides prompt notification of landslide activity, advances our understanding of landslide behavior, and enables more effective engineering and planning efforts.
Suggested Citation
Reid, M.E., LaHusen, R.G., Baum, R.L., Kean, J.W., Schulz, W.H., Highland, L.M., 2012, Real-time monitoring of landslides: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2012-3008, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20123008.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Real-time monitoring of landslides |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2012-3008 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20123008 |
| Year Published | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | National Landslide Information Center, Volcano Hazards Program |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |