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