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Failures
Is the Bingham Canyon copper mine landslide the most expensive single mass movement in history?
Dr. Dave has some financial analysis of the Bingham Canyon Mine Landslide in Utah. His interpretation of some of the financial data being thrown around is a financial loss of $770M, ouch! [Source: Read the […]
Geologic Hazards
California Geologic Survey publishes deep-seated landslide susceptibility map
The California Geologic Survey has published a new map of landslide susceptibility for the entire state of California. It addresses only deep-seated landslides, not shallow slides such as debris flows. The criteria used for developing […]
Geologic Hazards
New Route Chosen around Nile Valley Landslide in Washington
The new route for Washington State Route 410 will go around the toe of the Nile Valley landslide. The 2009 Nile Valley landslide blocked the highway and diverted the Naches River. The DOT selected the […]