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ID 2015
Citation Geertsema, M., Schwab, J.W., Blais-Stevens, A. 2008. Landslides and linear infrastructure in west-central British Columbia. 4th Canadian Conference on Geohazards. Quebec PQ.
Organization Ministry of Forests and Range; Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
URL www.landslides.ggl.ulaval.ca/geohazard/evaluation/geertsesema.pdf
Abstract/Description or Keywords Destructive landslides are common in west central British Columbia (BC). Landslides include debris flows and slides, earth flows and flowslides, rock falls, slides, and avalanches, and complex landslides involving both rock and soil. Pipelines, hydro transmission lines, roads and railways have all been impacted by these landslides, disrupting service to communities. We provide examples of the destructive landslides, their impacts, and the climatic conditions associated with the failures. We also consider future landsliding potential for west central BC under climate change scenarios.
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Contact Name Marten Geertsema
Contact Email [email protected]