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Landslide Inventory Questionnaire

Although small landslides are common in Maine, there are very few reliable records of their occurrence. Your assistance is requested to help the Maine Geological Survey compile a list of recent Maine landslides (1987 to present). This data will be used to update the inventory of Maine landslides, that may be used by state, county, and local officials, consultants, and utilities to assist them in planning, regional landslide analysis, and hazard mitigation planning. Please complete this questionnaire if you are aware of any slide locations in your area. We are looking for information on landslides of any type or size. The primary information needed is an accurate location and description of the slide. Any other information you can provide would be appreciated. If we need further information on the slide, we will perform a site visit to the landslide locality. Please pass this form (Landslide Questionnaire - pdf version) or the website address to anyone else you think may have information on landslides in their area.

Questions?? Please contact the Maine Geological Survey (MGS) at:

Maine Geological Survey
22 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
(207) 287-2801
Fax: (207) 287-2353

Email: mgs@maine.gov

For detailed descriptions of landslide types see U. S. Geological Survey Landslide Types and Processes.

A. Required Information

Location of landslide (include as much information as you know):

Town:

Nearest Landmark:

Delorme Location (e.g., Map 12, E2): Map Coordinates

U.S. Geological Survey Topographic Map (7.5 minute) name:

GPS (Global Positioning System) Coordinates:

UTM system: Easting Northing NAD 27 or 83

Latitude/Longitude System: North latitude West longitude

Description of landslide (describe the landslide as carefully as you can):

Damage/loss caused by slide (give best estimate of dollar value of loss and/or cost of remediation):

Date of Occurrence (if known):

Type of Slide

Please check the appropriate box or boxes:

rotational, transitional, block slide
A. Rotational Slide        B. Translational slide        C. Block Slide

rockfall, topple, debris flow
D. Rockfall                      E. Topple                            F. Debris Flow

debris avalanche, earthflow, creep
G. Debris Avalanche        H. Earthflow                      I. Creep

J. Lateral Spread                K. Combination               L. Unknown

Estimated Size (Dimensions of surface area; Thickness; Width):

Type of Surface Material:

Soil Rock Clay Other

Optional Information

Name, address, phone, email of person completing this questionnaire

Name:

Address:

Phone with area code (111-111-1111):

Email:

Additional Information/Comments:>

Last updated on January 3, 2008

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