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Natural Disasters: Landslides/Mudslides/Avalanches

The purpose of this LibGuide is to help students learn about natural disasters and assist them in the research process.

Difference Between Landslides, Mudslides and Avalanches

Students created a Prezi to give facts on Landslides, Mudslides and Avalanches, and how they differ from one another.

Print Resources

Web Resources

Landslides and Debris Flow – Ready.gov   

Landslides and Mudslides – CDC 

Landslide Safety – Red Cross

USGS Landslides Hazard Program

How Landslides Work – HowStuffWorks

How Avalanches Work – HowStuffWorks

Avalanche Terms – National Avalanche Center

Snow Avalanches - National Snow and Ice Data Center

National Geographic Avalanche Facts