Landslides and engineering geology of the Seattle, Washington, area / edited by Rex L. Baum, Jonathan W. Godt, Lynn M. Highland.

Format Electronic
Publication InfoBoulder, Colo. : Geological Society of America, 2008.
Description1 online resource (v, 181 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color).
Supplemental ContentGeoScienceWorld
Subjects
Landslides--Washington (State). --Seattle.
Engineering geology--Washington (State). --Seattle.

Other author/creatorBaum, Rex L.
Other author/creatorGodt, Jonathan W.
Other author/creatorHighland, Lynn.
Other author/creatorGeological Society of America.
SeriesReviews in engineering geology ; 20
Reviews in engineering geology 20. ^A175601
Summary This volume brings together case studies and summary papers describing the application of engineering geologic methods to landslide hazard analysis for the Seattle, Washington, area. An introductory chapter provides a thorough description of the Quaternary and bedrock geology of Seattle. Nine additional chapters review the history of landslide mapping in Seattle, present case studies of individual landslides, describe the results of spatial assessments of landslide hazard, discuss hydrologic controls on landsliding, and outline an early warning system for rainfall-induced landslides.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Spec. audience char. Specialized.
Source of descriptionDescription based on print version record.
Issued in other formPrint version : 9780813741208
ISBN9780813758206 (ebook) :

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