Infrastructure often intersects a myriad of challenging landscapes which can negatively impact integrity. Geologic hazards, or geohazards, can lead to widespread damage to property and the loss of life.  WSB’s interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and risk assessment specialists can help identify, mitigate, and manage these risks through services tailored to meet regulatory requirements and clients’ unique risk profiles.

Our hazard models pinpoint the geomorphic and geologic causative factors which lead to geohazard risk. When paired with a comprehensive field program, our geohazard risk assessments are not only more accurate, but more cost-effective than other methods.

Assessments are performed in phases:

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Remote Geospatial Modeling

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On-site Field Verification

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Final Risk Rankings

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Site Specific Monitoring & Mitigation

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Remote Geospatial Modeling

WSB’s predictive and parametric geospatial hazard modeling is completed using systematic and structured approaches in GIS (geographic information systems) programming. Our risk-based models are visually informative, intuitive, and customizable, allowing clients to make proactive financial-based decisions.

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On-site Field Verification

Human modifications to the environment are powerful variables that impact geohazard risk. Supplementing advanced modeling techniques with field assessments provides a robust understanding of a location’s geomorphology and informs predictions of how future natural events (e.g., heavy precipitation, earthquakes) will affect that location.

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Final Risk Rankings

Information gathered during remote modeling and field assessments allows us to estimate risk through the creation of a risk matrix. These tools drive future management of each geohazard risk, as well as long-term monitoring schedules and severe weather event inspections.

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Site Specific Monitoring & Mitigation

Long-term monitoring is necessary to effectively manage geohazard risks over time. Should mitigation measures be necessary, the baseline characterization collected during remote modeling and field assessments will provide guidance in designing and implementing a mitigation plan.

Discover the geohazard risks in your area by entering an address in WSB’s geohazard scorecard app below: