5 Questions
What regions of the United States are mentioned as primary areas of landslide occurrence?
Coastal and mountainous areas of California, Oregon, and Washington
Which types of landslides cause the majority of casualties in the United States?
Rockfalls, rock slides, and debris flows
In which two states do landslides occur and cause various types of damage?
Alaska and Hawaii
What is the approximate annual monetary damage caused by landslides in the United States?
$3.5 billion
What does the term 'landslide' describe?
A wide variety of processes resulting in the downward and outward movement of slope-forming materials
Test your knowledge about the different types of landslides and their occurrence in the United States. Learn about the primary regions where landslides occur and the impact they have on the country.
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