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Notes:
A wide variety of topics are covered in this presentation.
Of particular importance is the the third item, the distinction between the cause of rockslides at a particular location and the triggering mechanism for those rockslides.
Causes are tied to the geologic setting and structural conditions at the site. These include steep valley walls, adversely oriented joints, fractures, and faults, and excess water pressures.
Triggering mechanisms are events such as earthquakes, freeze-thaw effects, and excess water from storms, all of which can affect the timing of slides.
