Landslide Research
Landslide Susceptibility Mapping and Risk Assessment for the Big Sandy Area Development District, Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky
KGS was awarded a FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant titled Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Landslides for the Big Sandy Area Development District. The grant isadministeredthrough Kentucky Emergency Management. Read more
Landslide Inventory
This ongoing project provides a comprehensive framework and understanding of landslide data for Kentucky.. Read more
Landslide Monitoring and Characterization
The KGS is currently conducting several site-specific landslide projects that are characterizing the hydrologic conditions within a slope. In addition, we are using electrical resistivity as a tool to support identifying and interpreting the conditions within a slope that may lead to failure. Read more
Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)
The KGS has completed a study using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data to identify potential landslide deposits in Kenton and Campbell Counties, Kentucky. Read more