Geologic Hazards
Earthquake Hazard from Precarious Rocks
A team of geologists from University of Nevada, Reno have come up with a unique way of assessing seismic hazards – precariously balanced rocks.
Geologic Hazards
Geologic Hazards
Helens, Rainier are tops among most dangerous U.S. volcanoes
The Yakima Herald Republic has an interesting article on volcanic hazards of Mt. Rainier. Apparently the USGS has plans to increase monitoring with additional seismographs, GPS units, and some kind of laser surveying targets. Read on for a link to the article.
Geologic Hazards
Vesuvius’ computer simulated eruption kills 300,000
Volcanologists at the National Geophysical and Vulcanolgy Institute in Pisa have a new 3D computer simulation model of a Vesuvius eruption that indicates 300,000 people would be killed.
Geologic Hazards
Giant Sinkhole Swallows Homes, Kills 3
A 330-ft deep sinkhole has opened up in a poor neighborhood in Guatemala City swallowing several houses and killing at least 2 people.
Geologic Hazards
July 2006 Debris Flows Near Tucson AZ
The University of Arizon/USGS Desert Laboratory has been documenting and researching the over 240 slope failures and debris flows in the Southern front of the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, AZ. At least 18 of these debris flows destroyed or damaged structures or roads.