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Storied Careers - Gaining a Footing in Landslide Science

Offered By: AGU via YouTube

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American Geophysical Union Courses Environmental Science Courses Geology Courses Natural Disasters Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the dynamic world of landslide science in this 29-minute AGU podcast episode featuring USGS geologist Richard Iverson. Discover how researchers tackle the challenge of studying constantly shifting terrain and learn about the groundbreaking experimental facility developed to understand landslide mechanics. Gain insights into landslide detection, measurement techniques, and prevention strategies while enjoying entertaining anecdotes from the field. Delve into the dangers associated with landslides and the importance of preparedness in this informative and engaging discussion on the complexities of landslide research.

Syllabus

Intro
Welcome
What is a landslide
Detecting and measuring landslides
Fun and funny stories
Dangers of landslides
Preventing landslides
Outro


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