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Geologic Hazards
Utah Considers Stricter Rules for Development in Landslide Prone Areas
The Utah Governer’s Geologic Hazards Working Group, which includes no one from the private sector, is considering some model legislation that can be adopted by cities and counties to make it more difficult for developers to build in landslide prone areas. Also, among other things, the group may recommend that Utah adopt stricter grading requirements based on the experiences of California. Read on for more info.
Geologic Hazards
Rockfall Hazards Overview by Colorado Geologic Survey
The Colorado Geologic Survey has a very comprehensive overview of the geologic hazard of rockfall in all its many forms in their latest issue of RockTalk newsletter. The entire 24-page newsletter is devoted to various aspects of the problem, mitigation options and case studies all with excellent photos. I highly recommend that you check it out. Click through for the link. (Photo by CGS)
Available Resources
Webinar: Snow Avalanche Dynamics and Impact
The AGHP is sponsoring a webinar on Thursday, April 28 at 2pm EDT on snow avalanche dynamics and impact loading by Bruce Jamieson and Dave Gauthier. This webinar will provide an overview of snow avalanche […]