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Indexed by:Journal Papers

Date of Publication:2015-12-01

Journal:NATURAL HAZARDS

Included Journals:SCIE、Scopus

Volume:79

Issue:3

Page Number:2181-2187

ISSN No.:0921-030X

Key Words:Geologic hazards; Gravity erosion; Avalanche; Slope protection; Loess Plateau

Abstract:Gravity erosion is a widespread geologic hazard in the rural area of the Loess Plateau, China. Recently, an avalanche struck Tuban Town in northwest China. The small-size collapse, which led to seven fatalities, demonstrated the fragile defense capability in the area. Adverse destabilization from human activities, i.e., no protection practice after slope cutting, is the major cause of the incident; unrecorded slight geological activity could make an avalanche imminent. We look forward to alleviating such disasters in the near future with effective, low-cost measures.