Building a statewide inventory of landslides in Arizona

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Author
Youberg, A.M.
Cook, J.P.
Bookman, L.M.
Gootee, B.F.
Pearthree, P.A.
Allison, M.L.
Issue Date
2015-10-01
Keywords
Poster Publications
Holocene
Historic
Recent
Arizona
geologic hazard
mudflow
debris flow
landslide
mass wasting

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Publisher
Arizona Geological Survey (Tucson, AZ)
Description
Arizona has landslides - lots of landslides. But how many? What types? Where are they? The very limited, fragmented and incomplete data regarding the nature and extent of landslide hazards within Arizona makes assessing landslide risks difficult. To address this knowledge and data gap, the Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS) has begun conducting the first comprehensive landslide inventory in Arizona. Task 1: Design and build a GIS database capable of accommodating diverse landslide data from many sources, utilizing a comprehensive metadata structure that is versatile, easily updated as new mapping or data become available, and compatible with the US Geoscience Information Network (USGIN). Task 2: Compile all documented landslides from available maps and reports, map archives, and published journal articles. Task 3: Work with our partner agency, the Arizona Division of Emergency and Military Affairs, (DEMA) and with our stakeholders to identify and prioritize areas requiring new mapping of known but previously undocumented landslides. Task 4: Incorporate the new landslide information into the 2018 State of Arizona Hazard Mitigation Plan, and provide assistance for incorporating the data into local and tribal hazard mitigation plans. Task 5: Get the word out - reach out to public and civil authorities with map tools identifying landslides.
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http://hdl.handle.net/10150/630729
Additional Links
https://library.azgs.arizona.edu/item/PPPP-1552428299453-262
Language
en
Series/Report no.
Bulletin 123
Rights
Arizona Geological Survey. All rights reserved.
Collection Information
Documents in the AZGS Document Repository collection are made available by the Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS) and the University Libraries at the University of Arizona. For more information about items in this collection, please contact azgs-info@email.arizona.edu.
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36.9794
South Bounding Coordinate
31.3101
West Bounding Coordinate
-114.961
East Bounding Coordinate
-108.984
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