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Enhanced Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in Southwest Cyprus Using InSAR Technology
Southwest Cyprus How InSAR Technology is Revolutionising Landslide Susceptibility Mapping Landslides are a major geohazard, especially in...
Sep 302 min read
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InSAR Monitoring for Landslide Risk Assessment
Pissouri Bay and Landslide Susceptibility Pissouri Bay, a scenic resort on Cyprus' southern coast, is known for its clear waters and...
Sep 302 min read
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How Can We Forecast Landslides?
Landslides pose a significant threat to infrastructure, communities, and ecosystems worldwide. Despite advancements in hazard mapping,...
Jan 232 min read
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What Does "Rainfall-Induced Landslide" Mean?
Rain-fall-induced landslides are one of the most common types of natural hazards worldwide, and were responsible for around 26,000 deaths...
Jan 192 min read
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Why are Landslide Cases Increasing?
Landslides can be significant geohazards with impacts on communities, infrastructure, and the local environment.
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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What Measures Can We Take to Prevent Landslides on Cliffs?
Cliffs are likely to have landslides. This is because they have steep slopes and unstable rocks. Natural forces like rain and erosion...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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InSAR and Landslide Detection: Protecting Rail
Landslides are a major threat to rail networks, leading to track damage, service disruptions, and costly repairs.
Aug 18, 20242 min read
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Landslip Along Shropshire Railway Corridor
In March 2024, a landslip occurred beneath a stretch of railway between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton, UK.
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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Understanding Landslides and Subsidence: Key Differences and SAR Detection
When discussing ground movement and its potential hazards, landslides and subsidence often come up as two critical yet distinct...
Jun 13, 20246 min read
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Meilong Highway Collapse
In early May 2024, a section of the mountainside collapsed in China’s Guangdong Province, following many days of heavy rain. A 17.9m...
Jun 11, 20243 min read
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What Causes Landslides?
Landslides pose a significant threat to infrastructure… so, what can cause them? Landslides can be triggered by a variety of factors, and...
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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Can Remote Sensing Data Generate Susceptibility Maps?
Let’s break down how we can implement satellite SAR data to improve the accuracy of susceptibility maps. Firstly, we must acquire data...
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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Can Deforestation Cause Landslides?
While navigating environmental challenges, there is one crucial point to keep in mind: Disrupting the balance with have consequences.
Dec 28, 20232 min read
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