Experiences of Rapid Landslide and Debris Flow

CRC Press eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Ikuo Towhata, Lin Wang, Takemine Yamada, Yoshikazu Miyamoto
DOI: 10.1201/9781032647326-2
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Abstract

This chapter reviews the recent disasters that triggered landslides in order to capture the natural environment concerning landslide disasters. The knowledge herein summarized will be recalled later from the perspective of slope monitoring in practice. In this regard, the time history of rainfall intensity attracts attention in relation to the onset of landslide disasters. Most cases come from Japan because ample information on them is available to the author.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Landslides and related hazards Tree Root and Stability Studies Soil erosion and sediment transport

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
25–55
Publication date
9 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter