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"New USGS Map Outlines Areas at Biggest Risk of Landslides A new map from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reveals the areas of the country that are at biggest risk from landslides. Read More Related: Greenland Landslide Triggered Seismic Event That ‘Shook the Earth’ for Nine Days" New USGS Map Outlines Areas at Biggest Risk of Landslides "By: Paige Bennett Published: September 12, 2024 Edited by Chris McDermott" https://lnkd.in/ebrcFMPn "3 Southern California Wildfires Destroy Dozens of Homes, Scorch More Than 100,000 Acres Firefighters took advantage of cooler weather on Wednesday as they battled three wildfires in Southern California — the Bridge Fire, the Airport Fire and the Line Fire — that have destroyed dozens of mountain homes and a ski resort and prompted tens of thousands of evacuations." Read More Related: California Facing Extreme Heat Wave Amid Wildfires" https://lnkd.in/e_rFgTYP "Deforestation and Wildfires in Brazil Contributing to ‘Most Intense and Widespread Drought in History’ Brazil is facing its worst drought on record, fueled by widespread deforestation and wildfire destruction in the Amazon and surrounding regions, scientists say. Read More Related: New Images Show Largest Uncontacted Indigenous Tribe on Earth Dangerously Close to Loggers in Peruvian Amazon" https://lnkd.in/eeiNZumW

NOTICE: Curtailments remain in effect for Scott River watershed From the State Water Resources Control Board: Curtailments remain in effect for the Scott River watershed. The flow at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Jones gage as of 1:30 PM today is 29.8 cubic feet per second (cfs), which is less than the minimum flow requirement of 30 cfs. (Note the flow requirement increases to 33 cfs in September.) #Curtailments #NorthCoast #ScottRiver #StateWaterResourcesControlBoard

How do we determine what is enough 'room for the river' and what do we need to do better at in River Restoration? We need to understand the history and trajectory of pre-modification channels, so that our restoration objectives are focused on the “right” river type. This will help us make sure we have resilient river channels, and that we understand and are able to communicate to our communities how these river channels accommodate and adjust to changes in discharge and sediment. Tools such as the natural character index (NCI), and the River Styles Framework are ideal for determining what would be suitable 'room for your river'. https://lnkd.in/gHCkJpDh https://lnkd.in/gT2nskFp #rivers #riverrestoration #fluvialgeomorphology

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Another Landslide Excessive rainfall is considered the major landslide triggering mechanism. During rainfall, water infiltrates into the subsurface; reducing the matric suction, increasing pore water pressure, and decreasing the shear strength of the soil. The prevailing unfavourable ground and geomorphological conditions can further exacerbate the vulnerability and severity of catastrophic landslides. Hence, it is vital to identify different landslide mechanisms, key drivers for rainfall-induced landslides, and risk assessment methods for adopting appropriate failure mitigation strategies. source: https://lnkd.in/dRYRb8Yg 🎥Thanks for sharing, *ℂ𝕠𝕡𝕪𝕣𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕧𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕠 𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕠𝕨𝕟𝕖𝕣. 𝔽𝕠𝕣 𝕒𝕟𝕪 𝕚𝕟𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤, 𝕔𝕝𝕒𝕚𝕞𝕤, 𝕠𝕣 𝕣𝕖𝕞𝕠𝕧𝕒𝕝 𝕣𝕖𝕢𝕦𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕤, 𝕡𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕖 𝕗𝕖𝕖𝕝 𝕗𝕣𝕖𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕒𝕔𝕥 𝕞𝕖𝘊 ----------------- 👇👇👇𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒔, 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆: 🔍 Follow Mario Escobar Clavijo 🔔 Click the bell icon on my profile 👍 Like 🔁 Repost --------------- #landslide #rockslide #rockfallprotection #geology #geotechnicalengineering #geotechnical #geotecnia #geologia #ingenierocivil #slopestabilization #slopeprotection #landslide #trabajosverticales #rockfallmitigation #mitigations #geohazard #geoharzardmitigation #protectionsystems

nuelarchitects Landslides are sudden movements of soil,rock, and debris down a slope, often triggered by factors that destabilize the ground. Heavy rainfall is a common cause, as it saturates the soil, reducing its stability. Earthquakes can also shake loose slopes, while volcanic activity can destabilize terrain through eruptions and pyroclastic flows. Human activities, such as deforestation,construction, and mining, exacerbate the risk by removing stabilizing vegetation, undercutting slopes, or adding extra weight. Landslides pose significant dangers, capable of causing casualties, destroying infrastructure, and disrupting communities. Climate change is increasing the frequency of landslides by intensifying weather events like heavy rains. Effective mitigation includes engineering solutions like retaining walls, slope stabilization, and proper drainage, along with early warning systems to reduce risks in vulnerable areas. #earth #geotechnical #engineering #civil_engineering #landslide #earth_moving #soil Source: @epidemic_taiwan | Instagram]

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