Causes of large-scale landslides in the Lesser Himalaya of central Nepal
Summary
Geologically and tectonically active Himalayan Range is characterized by highly elevated mountains and deep river valleys. Because of steep mountain slopes, and dynamic geological conditions, large-scale landslides are very common in Lesser and Higher Himalayan zones of Nepal Himalaya. Slopes along the major highways of central Nepal namely Prithvi Highway, Narayangadh-Mugling Road and Tribhuvan Highway are considered in this study of large-scale landslides.
Category:
Journal
Writer:
Shuichi Hasegawa, Ranjan Kumar Dahal, Minoru Yamanaka, Netra Prakash Bhandary, Ryuichi Yatabe, Hideki Inagaki
Link Source:
https://www.academia.edu/24891799/Causes_of_large_scale_landslides_in_the_Lesser_Himalaya_of_central_Nepal?bulkDownload=thisPaper-topRelated-sameAuthor-citingThis-citedByThis-secondOrderCitations&from=cover_page
Publisher:
Academia
Published Year:
2008
