/technologies/sensor-technology/b/blog/posts/texas-researchers-develop-new-technique-to-predict-underwater-landslidesUnderwater landslides can impact offshore infrastructure like wind turbines. (Image Credit: Nicholas Doherty/ Unsplash ) When underwater landslides hit, they can move huge amounts of sediment into the ocean, potentially damaging offshore infrastructuren-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/sensor-technology/b/blog/posts/texas-researchers-develop-new-technique-to-predict-underwater-landslidesTue, 22 Jul 2025 19:04:05 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:82471626-1fee-4331-96b1-5d41a3bba66bDAB1<p>The big problem with this approach is the lack of detailed bathymetry data world wide.</p> <p>There are many geographical analysis systems that could perform slope analysis and give you landslide potential very easily, but there is just limited data on which to use them.</p> <p>If they really want to advance the technology, they need to find a way to collect the data needed.</p> <p>Unfortunately, getting that data is expensive, so the model will languish with limited use because of the lack of data.</p> <p>If the model looks promising, some countries might invest in collecting the needed data, but otherwise it is just another good idea looking for a sponsor.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=29088&AppID=17&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">