The susceptibility of rock slopes to earthquake-induced failure

D. K. Keefer

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The susceptibility of rock slopes to earthquake-induced failure

D. K. Keefer

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Faulure of rock slopes is a major cause of damage and casualties during moderate and strong earthquakes. This article presents a method for assessing the seismic stability of rock slopes, which can be applied on a regional scale, using data from existing maps, reports, aerial photographs, and reconnaissance-level field observations. The method is based on observed associations between landslide concentrations and slope characteristics in 24 earthquakes that occurred in various parts of the world.

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D. K. Keefer. 1993. The susceptibility of rock slopes to earthquake-induced failure. https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/70017973

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