This homework exercise asks undergraduate geology students at Tulane University to view the National Landslide Hazards Map, published online by the U.S. Geological Survey, and determine what geologic features are present that contribute to high incidence or susceptibility to landslides. Students are also asked to read online articles, and answer questions about the costs of landslides in terms of human casualties, damage to property, litigation and mitigation research. The exercise draws on numerous real-life examples such as the 1956 Portuguese Bend landslide in Los Angeles County, California, and Mettman Ridge, near Coos Bay Oregon.
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