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Landslides present risks to buried steel pipelines. J.W. Koloski and J.A. Miller. Pipeline Gas J., January 1999, 226(1), 53--54.

Underground steel pipelines for the transportation of crude oil, natural gas, and refined fuel products have an excellent performance record. Landslide-induced accidents are very rare but they can have catastrophic effects when leaks or ruptures cause fires, explosions and environmental impacts. Features of typical landslides are described. Landslide risk factor and landslide hazard assessment are reviewed. Risk management and remediation are described and six options for hazard management and mitigation are listed. Strain gauge monitoring programmes are used to identify hazard locations requiring remedial treatment.

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Journal title: Pipeline and Gas Journal

Subjects: Energy efficiency, Protection and remediation of soil, groundwater and surface water, Health and safety, Safety, Management and commerce, Risk management, Pipeline, Energy consumption, Iron and steel, Transportation of products, Transportation, Transmission and Distribution, Crude oil, Natural gas, Oil and gas, Oil, Metering, monitoring and targeting, Bulk storage, Land use