Public Resources Code section 2009

“Geologic hazard” means a geologic condition that is a potential danger to life and property. Geologic hazards include, but are not limited to, earthquake, landslide, mineral hazards, postfire debris flow, subsidence, coastal and inland erosion, expansive soil, fault displacement, and volcanic eruption.

Source: Section 2009, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=2009. (updated Jan. 1, 2026; accessed Dec. 29, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/public_resources_code_section_2009

Original Source: Section 2009, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=2009. (last accessed Dec. 8, 2025).