Earth Fissures on Phoenix PBS Affiliate “Horizon” Show
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Embankment Dams in Fissure Risk Zones
Is it possible to safely rehabilitate dams in earth fissure risk zones to continue to provide economical flood protection to the public, or does the risk of dam failure due to an undetected fissure present too great a threat to the public? Read the article to find out the view of the Arizona Department of Water Resources.
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Images of Natural Hazards from NGDC Marine Geology & Geophysics Division
A collection of geologic hazard photos from the NOAA National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC). Many of these photos were originally 35mm slide sets made available to educators and others. Now you can download them. Only […]
Geologic Hazards
Home Owners Insurance Doesn’t Cover Geologic Hazards
Anyone who owns a house or is looking to buy one should be aware that nearly all home owner’s insurance policies will not cover them in the event their home is damaged by common geologic processes including floods, landslides, earthquakes, subsidence, and expansive or swelling soils. (Image by Geology.com)