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  1. Where, in the U.S., do you think landslides are most likely to occur? Name portions of states, cities, or even more specific geographic areas.
  1. Look at the U.S. Geological Survey Landslide Hazard map of the United States on the next page. Name the regions that are in red indicating a high probability of landslides. Do any of these areas surprise you? Explain why landslide hazard is high in these regions.  USGS
Landslide Hazard Map of the United States published by the U.S. Geological Survey (2010).
Landslide Incidence
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USGS Landslide Hazard Map of the United States published by the U.S. Geological Survey (2010). Landslide Incidence Low (less than 1.5 % of area involved) Moderate (1.5% -15% of area involved) High (greater than 15 % of area involved) Moderate susceptibility/low incidence High susceptibility/low incidence High susceptibility/moderate incidence Nove USGS Landslide Hazard Map of the East Central United States (2010) Landslide Susceptibility/ Incidence & stop


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In the U.S., do you think landslides are most likely to occur Slides can happen in each of the 50 states, however, locales like the Appalachian Mountains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Pacific Coastal Ranges have "extreme avalanche issues," as per the
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