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PRJ-3963 | Skagway Landslide Hazard
PI
Project TypeField research | Geosciences | Reconnaissance
Natural Hazard Type(s)Landslide
Awards
Focused CoPe: Building Community Sensor Networks for Coastal Hazards and Climate Change Impacts in Southeast Alaska | 2052972 | National Science Foundation
Keywordslandslide, hazard, Skagway, Alaska, RAPID Facility
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Skagway Rock Slide Hazard 
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Description:

Rockfalls are a common hazard in steep mountain valleys, especially near Skagway, Alaska, where recent events have threatened public safety and infrastructure. This study identifies zones prone to rockfall by analyzing rock formations, past rockfall deposits, and computer models predicting how rocks travel downslope. This dataset was used to perform kinematic rockfall susceptibility and runout modeling. Our findings highlight high-risk areas and provide insights to improve hazard mitigation, helping protect communities and tourism in the region.

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