Figure 15.34

Global landslide risk. This map of landslide risk, which includes all types of ground movement, was made using satellite data and a GIS. To make the map, scientists analyzed slope steepness (steeper slopes have a higher risk), land-use types (land with less vegetation has a higher risk), and soil types (coarse-grained soils have a higher risk). The black dots show areas where significant landslides occurred between 2003 and 2006.