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Development in hilly or mountainous terrain has resulted in much landslide damage. Areas susceptible to landsliding can be recognized. Practices for minimizing landslides are presented.
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Brabb, E.E. The landslide hazard in the San Francisco Bay region. Water Air Soil Pollut 7, 237–238 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00280865
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00280865