Overview of Rainfall-Induced Landslides | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
The most frequent and widespread damaging landslides in the U.S. are induced (started) by prolonged or heavy rainfall. The majority of rainfall-induced landslides are shallow (less than a …
Rainfall-Induced Landslides: Causes, Prevention, and Mitigation
Rainfall-induced landslides are natural disasters that can cause significant destruction and loss of life. Understanding the causes, prevention, and mitigation of these landslides is crucial for …
Landslides Are a Growing Climate Threat. What Do We Know …
1 day ago · Deadly landslides are becoming more common and large amounts of rain are a known trigger. An atmospheric river is dumping rain out West. What you should know about …
What is a landslide and what causes one? | U.S. Geological Survey
A landslide is defined as the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope. Landslides are a type of "mass wasting," which denotes any down-slope movement of soil and …
What are landslides & how can they affect me?
Landslides can be triggered by rainfall from hurricanes and rainstorms, ground shaking from earthquakes, and volcanic activity. Human activity commonly triggers landslides, such as …
Landslides and Mudslides and Your Safety | Landslides | CDC
Feb 9, 2024 · Debris flows, also known as mudslides, are a common type of fast-moving landslide that tends to flow in channels. Landslides are caused by disturbances in the natural stability of …
Deep learning forecast of rainfall-induced shallow landslides
Apr 28, 2023 · Rainfall triggered landslides occur in all mountain ranges posing threats to people and the environment. Given the projected climate changes, the risk posed by landslides is …
Risk assessment and management of rainfall-induced landslides …
Excessive rainfall is considered the major landslide triggering mechanism, especially in tropical climate regions. During rainfall, water infiltrates into the subsurface; reducing the matric …
Landslide - National Geographic Society
Apr 26, 2024 · Landslides are caused by rain, earthquakes, volcanoes, or other factors that make the slope unstable. Geologists, scientists who study the physical formations of Earth, …
Atmospheric River Shifts South: What to Expect from the Forecast
1 day ago · As more rain falls, the risk for dangerous flash flooding, debris flows and landslides will increase as the ground becomes too saturated to hold and streams and rivers continue to …