Earth's Hazards: Mass Wasting - An Introductory Lecture
Offered By: Kiersti Ford via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the critical topic of mass wasting in this introductory lecture. Delve into the reasons behind mass wasting events, examine the USGS Landslide Inventory, and focus on California landslides. Learn about landslide anatomy and various types of movement, including rock falls, erosion, slides, lateral spreads, and flows. Discover the triggers that cause these events and explore mitigation strategies. Understand the significant costs associated with landslides and analyze specific case studies such as the Ferguson Rock Slide, Happy Isles Rockfall, Laino landslides, and mining-related landslides. Gain a comprehensive understanding of Earth's hazards related to mass wasting in this informative 29-minute presentation.
Syllabus
Mass Wasting
Why Mass Wasting
USGS Landslide Inventory
California Landslides
Landslide Anatomy
Types of Movement
Rock Falls
Erosion
Slides
Lateral Spreads
Flows
Triggers
Mitigation
Landslide Costs
Ferguson Rock Slide
Happy Isles Rockfall
Laino landslides
Mining landslides
Summary
Taught by
Kiersti Ford
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