The Washington Geological Survey is pleased to announce a new publication that explains the detailed protocol that Survey geologists are using to systematically map landslides using lidar. This protocol closely follows the methods used by Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries to map landslides in Oregon. The objective of the protocol is to establish standardized methods for […]
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New guide helps homeowners identify landslide hazards
The Washington Geological Survey, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral industries, has published a Homeowners’ Guide to Landslides. It is available on the Washington Geological Survey’s webpage at for download. Landslides do not have to be large-scale events to cause lots of damage. When homes or infrastructure are built on landslides […]
Meet our New Landslide Hazards Program
Washington’s widely varying climate and topography along with complex geology creates many areas that are prone to landslides. Identifying past landslides is the best way to identify future landslide hazards. After the devastating SR530 “Oso” Landslide in March 2014, the state legislature recognized the need for a greater emphasis on landslide mapping. Resources were allocated to […]
New and improved! Have another look at DNR’s landslide hazard website
There have been some important changes to our landslide hazard website since we last blogged about it on November 1, 2012. We have improved the resolution of the map by adding the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast zones. A shaded relief of elevation, along with the addition of salt and fresh water features, improves the […]
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