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Author : Grignon, A.; and Bobrowsky, P.
Date : 2004.
Title : Landslide database management philosophy in the Geological Survey of Canada.
Publication : Geo-Engineering for the Society and its Environment. 57th Canadian Geotechnical Conference and the 5th joint CGS-IAH Conference. Hilton Quebec Hotel, Old Quebec. October 24-27, 2004.
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Abstract
In Canada, landslides have been studied since the 1800s and their accompanying descriptions remain a valuable source of information in modern day slope stability research. Until now, many of these studies were conducted in isolation from each other especially in regards to the parameters which best describe the characteristics of landslides. Although considerable work is still required before seamless sharing of this type of information can be achieved, efforts are now underway in the Geological Survey of Canada to arrive at information harmony within the professional landslide community in the country. In particular, the goal of data sharing and dissemination represents one of the key objectives of the landslide database management project. Recognizing the unique needs of the various partners (Provincial government agencies, municipalities, academia and the private sector), the GSC has started a national inventory of landslides in Canada. As this inventory evolves, it is expected to comprise a database that can be used as the foundation for more sophisticated analytical and predictive modeling efforts. In this paper, we discuss the current issues surrounding development of the landslide inventory and the interest of creating a practical repository useful to all Canadians.
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