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Further Study
We have made a concerted effort to search the Web for relevant material, but no matter how hard we try there will always be more information available than we can possibly examine.

However, the following list contains links to many of the most interesting and informative Web sites related to topics explored in the chapter that we were able to locate. Check them out, but make sure you come back to do more investigating when you're done.

Anaheim Hills Landslide

This site claims to be the largest site devoted to the geological and political causes of a landslide. It contains over 2,000 pages of documents and photos.
Ask a Geologist

If you have questions, a professional geologist is there to help.
Disaster Finder (NASA)

A complete index to the best disaster Web sites is on the Internet here.
Geologic Hazards - Landslides (USGS)

A great site from the Landslides Hazards Group of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) conducts research, gathers information, responds to emergencies and disasters, and produces scientific reports and other products for a broad-based user community.
Geology Central

This site provides one of the most extensive lists of geology-related sites available online.
Landslides (Canada)

Landslide information from the Canadian government.
Landslides (USGS)

This site provides landslide information from the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
National Landslide Information Center (USGS)

The National Landslide Information Center (NLIC) is responsible for distributing information about landslides to the lay public, researchers, planners, and local, state, and federal agencies.
Planet Earth (Discovery.com)
The Discovery-Planet Earth site features a variety of interesting information, reports, and links on Earth science and related subjects.
Recent Landslide Events (USGS)
Here is a listing with descriptions and explanations of recent landslide events from the United States Geological Survey (USGS).





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