Rainfall-triggered landslides, anthropogenic hazards, and mitigation strategies
Advances in Geosciences
By: M. C. Larsen
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Abstract
Rainfall-triggered landslides are part of a natural process of hillslope erosion that can result in catastrophic loss of life and extensive property damage in mountainous, densely populated areas. As global population expansion on or near steep hillslopes continues, the human and economic costs associated with landslides will increase. Landslide hazard mitigation strategies generally involve hazard assessment mapping, warning systems, control structures, and regional landslide planning and policy development. To be sustainable, hazard mitigation requires that management of natural resources is closely connected to local economic and social interests. A successful strategy is dependent on a combination of multi-disciplinary scientific and engineering approaches, and the political will to take action at the local community to national scale.
Suggested Citation
Larsen, M.C., 2008, Rainfall-triggered landslides, anthropogenic hazards, and mitigation strategies: Advances in Geosciences, v. 14, p. 147-153, https://doi.org/10.5194/adgeo-14-147-2008.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Rainfall-triggered landslides, anthropogenic hazards, and mitigation strategies |
| Series title | Advances in Geosciences |
| DOI | 10.5194/adgeo-14-147-2008 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Publication Date | January 02, 2008 |
| Year Published | 2008 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Advances in Geosciences |
| First page | 147 |
| Last page | 153 |