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Landslide Hazards along Wasatch Front in Utah – Video

May 21, 2009 rockman Geologic Hazards Comments Off on Landslide Hazards along Wasatch Front in Utah – Video

Given the earthquake risk from the Wasatch Fault in Utah and the already steep landslide prone terrain in the area, there is definitely cause for concern about the potential for major landslides in the region. […]

Dead Sea Sinkholes, photo by urban_hipster via Flickr
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Dead Sea Sinkhole Could Swallow Tourists, Close Facilities

June 25, 2009 rockman Geologic Hazards Comments Off on Dead Sea Sinkhole Could Swallow Tourists, Close Facilities

Sinkholes at the Dead Sea have threatened tourists and forced Israeli (and perhaps Jordanian)authorities to close various facilities and cancel development plans to avoid these geologic hazards. These are not your typical Karst sinkholes. According […]

Screenshot of debris flow game MurGame by WSL
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Debris Flow Game and New Design Manual

January 19, 2022 rockman Available Resources, Featured, Geologic Hazards Comments Off on Debris Flow Game and New Design Manual

Debris flows are a significant geologic hazard that affect communities around the world. Their destructive potential has been evident in North America in recent years, but the Swiss have been at the forefront of debris […]