WVU Core Arboretum Landslide ~1975. NASA West Virginia Space Grant Consortium summer internship & research opportunities

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1 NASA West Virginia Space Grant Consortium summer internship & research opportunities Full time students enrolled in science, math and engineering. Opportunities for internships at NASA facilities in summer of 2007, Opportunity at some high tech companies in West Virginia. Apply THROUGH WV Space Grant Consortium to acquire our endorsement and commitment of funds. A copy of all applications must be forwarded to our office (even the ones you fill out on line - just print and drop off a copy). For opportunities at WV high tech companies and NASA IV & V Facility, please complete application (IV&V) and/or send a copy of your resume directly to the WV Space Grant Consortium office. Include a cover letter stating your goals, aspirations, and a little about yourself. Review and apply for the various NASA Summer Opportunities at our website: The EARLIEST Deadline of the TWELVE programs available: January 16, 2007 Spiker, Elliott C., and Gori, Paula L., 2000, National Landslide Hazards Mitigation Strategy - a Framework for Loss Reduction: U.S.G.S. Open-File Report URL National Landslide Hazards Mitigation Strategy 1. Research: Developing a predictive understanding of landslide processes and triggering mechanisms. 2. Hazard Mapping and Assessments: Delineating susceptible areas and different types of landslide hazards at a scale useful for planning and decision-making 3. Real-Time Monitoring: Monitoring active landslides that pose substantial risk. 4. Loss Assessment: Compiling and evaluating information on the economic impacts of landslide hazards. 5. Information Collection, Interpretation, and Dissemination: Establishing an effective system for information transfer. 6. Guidelines and Training: Developing guidelines and training for scientists, engineers, and decision-makers. 7. Public Awareness and Education: Developing information and education for the user community 8. Implementation of Loss Reduction Measures: Encouraging mitigation action. 9. Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery: Building resilient communities. WVU Core Arboretum Landslide ~1975 WVGES Environmental Bulletin No. 15 (Lessing et al., 1976) 1

2 Why Does the Mon River Rail-Trail Exist? Approx Site of 1988 Slide 1980s Mergers - Redundant Railroad Lines Landslide near Hildebrand L&D Probable Site of 1988 Landslide Near Hildebrand L&D Trail Work in 2003 Affordable Storage-Mon River Trail Landslide , J.S. Kite, WVU Affordable Storage SS Ledge Mon River Rail-Trail 2

3 Return to the listing of articles of May 14, Mudslide closes part of rail-trail The Dominion Post A mudslide dangerously close to the rail-trail near Uffington has prompted officials to close that section of trail. Anita Mayer, Mon River Trails Conservancy president, said construction along W.Va. 73 on top of the hill has caused a landslide endangering the trail. The slide is about a half-mile from the Morgantown Utility Board water treatment plant, and about 1 1/2 miles from Uffington. The slide hasn't stopped in the past several days, she said. At one time the mud was feet deep along the trail. "We don't know the stability of that whole hillside," Mayer said. "But it is an isolated problem. Engineers will inspect the hillside, she said. The trail will remain closed until further notice. Mudslide closes part of Mon trail May 5, 2002 A large mudslide has closed the Mon River Trail from the Morgantown City limits to the Uffington Bridge. The Mon River Trails Conservancy is working to clean the trail, stabilize the hillside, and re-open the trail as soon as it is safe. MRTC Landslide Photos May

4 MRTC Landslide Photos May 2002 MRTC Landslide Photos May 2002 MRTC Landslide Photos May

5 MRTC Landslide Photos May 2002 MRTC Landslide Photos May 2002 MRTC Landslide Photos May

6 Affordable Storage Slide Morgantown South WVGES Landslide Map (Lessing and others, 1976) Headscar of Affordable Storage-Mon River Trail Landslide J.S. Kite Photos: 12 March 2003 New Retaining Wall Barge 1 st (Failed) Retaining Wall Headscar & New Wall 6

7 Headscar & Both Walls Old Wall: Unzipped Retaining Wall Failure Construction firm set 14 inch I beams on top of shale, not into the shale as designed. 7

8 Affordable Storage Landslide, South of Morgantown on Mon River Rail Trail 7 September 2002 Affordable Storage Landslide, South of Morgantown on Mon River Rail Trail 20 March 2003 Affordable Storage Landslide, South of Morgantown on Mon River Rail Trail 7 September

9 Affordable Storage Landslide, South of Morgantown on Mon River Rail Trail 5 February 2003 Affordable Storage Landslide, South of Morgantown on Mon River Rail Trail 20 March 2003 Affordable Storage Landslide, South of Morgantown on Mon River Rail Trail 12 September

10 Affordable Storage Landslide, South of Morgantown on Mon River Rail Trail 20 March 2003 Tension Cracks in Removed Debris, Affordable Storage Landslide, South of Morgantown on Mon River Rail Trail, 12 September 2002 Affordable Storage Slide Uffington Slides 2006 Morgantown South WVGES Landslide Map (Lessing and others, 1976) 10

11 Uffington, WV, April 2006 Uffington, WV April 2006 Uffington, WV, April

12 Slickensides, Uffington Headscarp, Uffington, WV, April 2006 Intact Block Below Headscarp, Uffington 12

13 Incipient Failure: <50 m North of Uffington Slide April 2006 Incipient Failure: <50 m North of Uffington Slide Tension Cracks at Incipient Failure: <50 m North of Uffington Slide April