This is kind of interesting. The equivalent of the Oregon Geologic Survey, DOGAMI, has a geologic hazard map of the state that the City of Newport has used as the basis for a geologic hazard building code. This article describes some Recent and proposed changes to that code. Mainly the changes deal with the clarifications to the requirement for a geologic report, not requiring them on properties classified as moderate risk. But I found it interesting that the City Council approved a motion to only display the hazard maps in grayscale at City Meetings because the red color used on the DOGAMI map for high risk areas might scare people off from buying a property. [Source: oregoncoastdailynews]
Failures
Analysis: Did Design-Build Fail on Route 20 in Oregon?
The Oregon Route 20 project resulted in the original design-build contractor being terminated from the project after bridge pier bents began shifting from construction activities in a landslide-prone area. "Design-build is more of a risk […]
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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
Pacific Northwest Rain, Flooding and Landslides
The Pacific Northwest has been hit by some heavy rainfall and associated flooding and landslides. Here are a few links that may be of interest. Softening rain, hard reminders – Source: OregonLive.com Report landslides to […]