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Pbs Learning Media: Killer Landslides Modeling Landslides Instructional VideoPbs Learning Media: Killer Landslides Modeling Landslides Instructional Video
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9th - 10th
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Instructional Videos
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Pbs Learning Media: Killer Landslides Modeling Landslides

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In 2014, a deadly landslide devastated Oso, Washington. Watch this video to see how models developed by scientists help them understand the mechanisms that affect the mobility and severity of landslides in order to mitigate their effects. Also included is a computer simulation that shows the time and scale of the Oso Landslide. Be sure to check out the background information and teaching tips that are provided. Closed caption available. [4:18]

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Concepts

landslides, porosity

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debris flow, flume experiments, liquefaction, mobility of landslides, nova, oso, washington landslide, pbs learning media: killer landslides-modeling landslides, soil structure

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional

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