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Home damaged by post fire debris flow
Home damaged by post-wildfire debris flow in Montecito, CA.
Home damaged by post-wildfire debris flow in Montecito, CA.
Home damaged by post-wildfire debris flow in Montecito, CA.

Damage from a major post-wildfire landslide that occurred on 9 January 2018 near Montecito, Santa Barbara County as a result of the 2017 Thomas Fire.

Damage from a major post-wildfire landslide that occurred on 9 January 2018 near Montecito, Santa Barbara County as a result of the 2017 Thomas Fire.

Alex Hatem and Borah Peak
Alex stands in front of two flavors of Borah Peak
Alex stands in front of two flavors of Borah Peak
Alex stands in front of two flavors of Borah Peak

Alex Hatem stands in front of 1983 Borah Peak rupture with actual Borah Peak in the background. 

Alex Hatem stands in front of 1983 Borah Peak rupture with actual Borah Peak in the background. 

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2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence: July 4, 2019–July 16, 2019
2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence: July 4, 2019–July 16, 2019
2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence: July 4, 2019–July 16, 2019

3,557 earthquakes recorded since July 4, 2019 above Magnitude 2

M6.4 12km W of Searles Valley, CA
2019-07-04 17:33:49 (UTC)
51,000+ responses via Did You Feel It?

M7.1 18km W of Searles Valley, CA
2019-07-06 03:19:53 (UTC)
42,000+ responses via Did You Feel It?

3,557 earthquakes recorded since July 4, 2019 above Magnitude 2

M6.4 12km W of Searles Valley, CA
2019-07-04 17:33:49 (UTC)
51,000+ responses via Did You Feel It?

M7.1 18km W of Searles Valley, CA
2019-07-06 03:19:53 (UTC)
42,000+ responses via Did You Feel It?

nightly view of highway with large cracks from earthquake and car in the distance.
2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence - M7.1 Highway 178
2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence - M7.1 Highway 178
2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence - M7.1 Highway 178

Highway 178 SW of Trona. Taken earlier in the morning July 6, 2019 after the M7.1 earthquake which struck eastern California, southwest of Searles Valley, near Ridgecrest, CA.

Highway 178 SW of Trona. Taken earlier in the morning July 6, 2019 after the M7.1 earthquake which struck eastern California, southwest of Searles Valley, near Ridgecrest, CA.

severe damage to home foundation and surrounding vegetation
Rainfall-triggered debris flow - Powell County, Kentucky
Rainfall-triggered debris flow - Powell County, Kentucky
Rainfall-triggered debris flow - Powell County, Kentucky

Landslide caused by intense rainfall in June 2019 in Powell County, KY. The landslide completely destroyed the first floor and all that remains in is the second floor of the home, displayed in this image. 

Landslide caused by intense rainfall in June 2019 in Powell County, KY. The landslide completely destroyed the first floor and all that remains in is the second floor of the home, displayed in this image. 

A soil landslide scar above a neighborhood of houses.
Rainfall and Landslides in Northern CA
Rainfall and Landslides in Northern CA
Rainfall and Landslides in Northern CA

A debris flow in Marin County triggered by intense rainfall destroyed several homes and injured one person during February 2019.  View is looking from the top of the landslide downslope.

A debris flow in Marin County triggered by intense rainfall destroyed several homes and injured one person during February 2019.  View is looking from the top of the landslide downslope.

severely damaged, cracked road at top of debris flow
Debris flow road damage - Polk County, NC
Debris flow road damage - Polk County, NC
Debris flow road damage - Polk County, NC

Heavy rainfall reactivated the 9 acre Howard Gap Landslide in February 2019, severely damaging a highway in Polk County, NC. This image only shows a small portion of a much larger landslide.

Heavy rainfall reactivated the 9 acre Howard Gap Landslide in February 2019, severely damaging a highway in Polk County, NC. This image only shows a small portion of a much larger landslide.

Interior of home in Puerto Rico buried by debris flow deposits
Damage to interior of home following Hurricane Maria - Utuado, Puerto Rico
Damage to interior of home following Hurricane Maria - Utuado, Puerto Rico
Damage to interior of home following Hurricane Maria - Utuado, Puerto Rico

A landslide caused by intense rainfall from Hurricane Maria in September 2017 in Puerto Rico hit this home, killing three people. 

Slow landslide hillslope deformation - Rockcastle County Kentucky
Large crack on hillslope formed in residential yard
Large crack on hillslope formed in residential yard
Large crack on hillslope formed in residential yard

Cracks in a hillslope caused by slow landslide movement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

Home damaged by post fire debris flow
Montecito home damaged by post-wildfire debrisflow.
Montecito home damaged by post-wildfire debrisflow.
Montecito home damaged by post-wildfire debrisflow.

Damage from a major post-wildfire landslide that occurred on 9 January 2018 near Montecito, Santa Barbara County as a result of the 2017 Thomas Fire.

Damage from a major post-wildfire landslide that occurred on 9 January 2018 near Montecito, Santa Barbara County as a result of the 2017 Thomas Fire.

Excerpt of satellite image showing landslide impacts to roads, agriculture, and a reservoir in the Lares Municipality.
LS Preliminary Puerto Rico
LS Preliminary Puerto Rico
LS Preliminary Puerto Rico

Excerpt of satellite image showing landslide impacts to roads, agriculture, and a reservoir in the Lares Municipality. Points identify the approximate location of roads visibly impacted by landslides. Image filename contains approximate latitude and longitude of this impact location.

Excerpt of satellite image showing landslide impacts to roads, agriculture, and a reservoir in the Lares Municipality. Points identify the approximate location of roads visibly impacted by landslides. Image filename contains approximate latitude and longitude of this impact location.

crack in home due to slow landslide movement
Slow landslide building damage - Boyd County, Kentucky
Slow landslide building damage - Boyd County, Kentucky
Slow landslide building damage - Boyd County, Kentucky

Building damage caused by a slow landslide in Boyd County, Kentucky, 2017 

View of debris flows on hillslope in Puerto Rico from above
Hurricane Maria debris flows - Naranjito, Puerto Rico 2017
Hurricane Maria debris flows - Naranjito, Puerto Rico 2017
Hurricane Maria debris flows - Naranjito, Puerto Rico 2017

Numerous debris flows caused by intense rainfall from Hurricane Maria in September 2017 in Puerto Rico. Trees are bare due to the hurricane force winds that stripped the leaves. 

Numerous debris flows caused by intense rainfall from Hurricane Maria in September 2017 in Puerto Rico. Trees are bare due to the hurricane force winds that stripped the leaves. 

A hillside showing landslides with debris from one landslide impacting a house at the bottom of the slope.
Rainfall and Landslides in Northern CA
Rainfall and Landslides in Northern CA
Rainfall and Landslides in Northern CA

Shallow landslides damaged homes and closed many roads in the San Francisco East Bay region as a result of storms in January and February, 2017.

Shallow landslides damaged homes and closed many roads in the San Francisco East Bay region as a result of storms in January and February, 2017.

landslide destruction to the exterior of a home in King County, WA
Home damaged by rainfall-triggered debris flow - King County, Washington
Home damaged by rainfall-triggered debris flow - King County, Washington
Home damaged by rainfall-triggered debris flow - King County, Washington

Landslide caused by intense rainfall in February 2017 in King County, WA. The rapid landslide destroyed a garage and a large propane tank. 

Landslide caused by intense rainfall in February 2017 in King County, WA. The rapid landslide destroyed a garage and a large propane tank. 

view of Salt Creek rock avalanche in Western Colorado from the top
Salt Creek Rock Avalanche in Western Colorado
Salt Creek Rock Avalanche in Western Colorado
Salt Creek Rock Avalanche in Western Colorado

Photograph taken from a Colorado National Guard helicopter looking north down the West Salt Creek rock avalanche deposit. On May 25, 2014, the central core of the rock avalanche deposit continued to move for 1-2 hours after the main rock avalanche deposit had stopped moving.

Photograph taken from a Colorado National Guard helicopter looking north down the West Salt Creek rock avalanche deposit. On May 25, 2014, the central core of the rock avalanche deposit continued to move for 1-2 hours after the main rock avalanche deposit had stopped moving.

Home with large crack in foundation
Slow landslide building damage - Boyd County, Kentucky
Slow landslide building damage - Boyd County, Kentucky
Slow landslide building damage - Boyd County, Kentucky

Building damage caused by a slow landslide in Boyd County, Kentucky. Previous repairs reveal that the landslide has moved in the past. 

Building damage caused by a slow landslide in Boyd County, Kentucky. Previous repairs reveal that the landslide has moved in the past. 

More signs for Fredericksburg Magnetic Observatory.
Geomagnetism Fredericksburg
Geomagnetism Fredericksburg
Geomagnetism Fredericksburg

More signs for Fredericksburg Magnetic Observatory. 

More signs for Fredericksburg Magnetic Observatory. 

Brick signs for Fredericksburg Magnetic Observatory and National Ocean Service.
Geomagnetism Fredericksburg
Geomagnetism Fredericksburg
Geomagnetism Fredericksburg

Brick signs for Fredericksburg Magnetic Observatory and National Ocean Service.

Brick signs for Fredericksburg Magnetic Observatory and National Ocean Service.

home destroyed by surrounding fallen trees in Kentucky
Home damaged by rainfall-triggered debris flow - Carrol County, Kentucky
Home damaged by rainfall-triggered debris flow - Carrol County, Kentucky
Home damaged by rainfall-triggered debris flow - Carrol County, Kentucky

A landslide caused by heavy rainfall in April 2014 destroyed a  building in Carroll County, KY. 

landslide
Catastrophic landslide near Oso, WA, Mar. 22, 2014.
Catastrophic landslide near Oso, WA, Mar. 22, 2014.
Catastrophic landslide near Oso, WA, Mar. 22, 2014.

Aerial photograph of catastrophic landslide that occurred near Oso, Washington, March 22, 2014.