Not landslides, but our ignorance and greed are responsible for increasing losses due to this phenomenon that facilitated growth of habitations in the Himalayan region.
Landslide
The Leaky Logic and the Groaning Ground
Laking safe disposal of rain and wastewater can give rise to the problem of ground instability in the Himalayan region where most habitations are located in close proximity of old landslides.
The Roar from Upstream and Santa’s Precious Watch
If living close to river or stream be watchful of the strange sounds and roar from upstream as the same could be due to a massive flood approaching you. Move immediately to the nearby high ground as you really have little time.
The Crack in the Wall and the Landslide’s Yaaddasht
Minor crack in the wall could be a hint of ground instability and ensuing subsidence. Avoid heavy construction over agricultural land and ensure safe disposal of wastewater to keep your area safe.
The Fortress of Freedom
Despite hardships Himalaya offered its residents a fortress of freedom, freedom from war and strife and they could devote their energies towards productive pursuits.
Climate Change and Disaster Management in Uttarakhand
Climate change impacts are a major challenge for disaster management professionals, and more so in the Himalayan region where the stakes are high and changes are irreversible.
Landslides and Human Habitation in the Himalayan Region: A Delicate Balance
Landslides promote availability of water and fertile land in the mountains and most habitations are therefore located in close proximity of old landslides. Understanding this relationship is crucial to reducing landslide induced losses.
भू-स्खलन के बोझ से दबता हिमालय
संता – भाई, हिमांचल हो या फिर उत्तराखण्ड, इस साल तो बरसात ने हर तरफ आफत मचा रखी हैं। बंता – सो तो हैं, नुकसान कुछ ज्यादा ही हो गया हैं। पर वैसे देखा जाये तो बरसात में पहाड़ी ढाल पर मलबे का खिसकना या भू-स्खलन का होना एक आम बात हैं, और इसमें कुछ भी […]
Santa-Banta on landslides
संता – भाई रोज सुनते रहते हैं, आखिर यह भू-स्खलन होता क्या हैं ? बंता – Land यानी आम भाषा में कहे तो चट्टान, पत्थर, मिट्टी व मलबा। यह सब जब Slide करे या ढाल पर नीचे आये, तो उसे हम Landslide या भू- स्खलन कहते हैं। संता – वो तो ठीक है, परन्तु यह मलबा नीचे […]
Geologists for sustainable development
Buildings can certainly be constructed in the hills without slope modification utilising natural gradient of the slope, and thereby curtailing the cost of site development as also managing the menace of debris disposal besides making the end product aesthetically pleasing and utilitarian. Roads in mountainous terrain Roads cannot however be constructed without preparing a continuous flat […]