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Landslides
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Damage To Homes By Landslides
WHAT ARE LANDSLIDES?
What Are Landslides?
Landslides are rock, earth, or debris flows on slopes due...
Dogs In Search & Rescue
Most of us have seen search and rescue dogs locating lost children on television shows. On TV, dogs use any means possible to find...
About Fingerprints
Fingerprints form before birth and, except for cuts resulting in permanent scars and diseases such as leprosy, remain unchanged until the body decomposes after...
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Search & Rescue and Disaster
Please note that the following definitions are for reference purposes. They may or may not reflect the definitions used in certain...
Ropes & Knots
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Ropes
A rope is an indispensable lifeline for a climber, rescuer, etc. It is one of the few elements...
Benefits of Being Part of the U.S. SAR Task Force
United States
Local, State and Federal recognition as a U.S. SAR Task Force Specialist
Training in numerous...
Topographical Map Basics
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What is a Topographic Map?
A topographical map is a representation of the Earth, or part of it. Traditionally,...
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