Full Title: Landslide mapping using lidar and orthoimagery in a GIS – building fundamental mapping skills for the next generation of landslide scientists.
Led by: Stephen L Slaughter; Matthew Crawford; William Burns
Endorser(s): GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division
Industry Track(s): Engineering Geology
Date: Sat., 10 Oct. 2026
Location: GSA Connects 2026, Denver, Colorado, USA
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Format: In-Person
CEUs: 0.80
This short course teaches essential techniques for creating landslide inventories using lidar and orthoimagery. Inventories are critical for hazard assessments and decision-making by planners, land managers, insurers, transportation agencies, emergency managers, regulators, homeowners, academics, and geologic surveys. Accurate landslide mapping in GIS is a key geoscience skill.
Through demonstrations and hands-on exercises, participants will map landslides and evaluate features across the U.S. Topics include mapping specific features, elevation change detection, pros and cons of automated mapping, and models for hazard map such as runout and susceptibility analyses. Prior ArcGIS experience, laptop with ArcGIS, and basic landslide process knowledge are required.
For member type discounts please contact shortcourse@geosociety.org.
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Short courses offer continuing education units (CEUs). One CEU equals 10 hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.
Learn more about this and other GSA Connects 2026 events.
For additional information, please contact shortcourse@geosociety.org.
Product Code: SC26CN04
Product Category: SHORTC
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