A federal science program that studies landslides, their causes and warning signs and shares maps and information.
The U.S. Geological Survey, known as USGS, runs a Landslide Hazards Program that studies where and why landslides happen and shares information, maps and research. Steep slopes, heavy rain and saturated soil are common ingredients. Owners in Nashville with hillside lots can read about how landslides start and what warning signs, such as new cracks and leaning trees, may suggest.
We are a private company and are not part of USGS. We are not geologists, and we encourage owners with serious slope concerns to consult a geotechnical professional. We use general slope knowledge to plan walls, drainage and terraces, and we explain warning signs we look for during a site visit. The official site is a good place to read about hazards and learn how scientists describe them.
Visit the official USGS website
Research and public information about landslides.
Slope, soil, water and loading all play roles.
Cracks, bulges and leaning trees may signal movement.
Regional information about hazards.
Professionals can evaluate serious concerns.
Walls and drainage are tailored to each site.
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Well-designed walls and drainage can help stabilize slopes, but no wall removes all risk.
No. We are a private retaining wall company and are not part of USGS. Officials make the decisions, and we help you prepare information and understand the process.
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