USGS Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is a landslide susceptibility map?

Answer:

This type of maps ranks slope stability of an area into categories that range from stable to unstable. Susceptibility maps show where landslides may form. Many susceptibility maps use a color scheme that relates warm colors (red, orange, and yellow) to unstable and marginally unstable areas and cool colors (blue and green) to stable areas.

Source of this FAQ:
http://landslides.usgs.gov/

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