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Volcano Landslides
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hazards/landslide/index.php
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Information given in this United States Geological Survey (USGS) publication includes a description of volcano landslides, how they are generated, and their effects on surrounding areas. Case studies of specific volcano landslides are linked from this page, including Mt. St. Helens, Otake in Japan, Huila in Columbia, Mt. Rainier, and Casita in Nicaragua.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
    • Photograph
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
  • Natural hazards
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Information presented on this website is considered public information and may be distributed or copied. Use of appropriate byline/photo/image credit is requested.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-001-648
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'Types and Effects of Volcano Hazards'
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hazards/
This resource references 'Photo glossary of volcano terms'
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/images/pglossary/index.php
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: United States Geological Survey, Volcano Hazards Program