Landslide Risks & Prevention Insights 🌍

Dr. Daniel Sturmer (University of Cincinnati) discusses landslide risks and his geosciences research on what causes them and possible prevention techniques.

To jump to specific questions:
00:01:07 What are landslides and why do they happen?
00:02:06 How much does the U.S. spend to repair landslide damage in an average year?
00:02:59 Are certain geographical features prone to landslides?
00:04:27 Are landslide risks different in different parts of the U.S.?
00:05:42 Is there a time of year when landslides are more likely?
00:07:40 How does climate change impact landslide risks?
00:09:06 How can people assess landslide risks to their homes or businesses?
00:10:39 What can local governments and safety organizations do to prevent landslides?

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