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A global-scale applicable framework of landslide dam formation susceptibility
The formation and failure of landslide dams is an important and understudied, multi-hazard topic. A framework of landslide dam formation...
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Research on the method of determining landslide threshold based on accelerating point dynamic identification
This article employs dynamic recognition of acceleration points to determine velocity thresholds for different deformation stages of landslides. It...
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Valuing the Economic Impact of River Floods and Early Flood Warning for Households in Bangladesh
Flood early warning systems have the potential to mitigate damages for vulnerable populations that experience river flooding in Bangladesh. We...
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A Review of Phthalates and Phenols in Landfill Environments: Occurrence, Fate and Environmental Implications
Landfilling is the preferred method of solid waste disposal globally, but landfills are sources of several pollutants including heavy metals,...
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Hydrodynamic modelling for simulating nearshore waves and sea levels: classification of extreme events from the English Channel to the Normandy coasts
Assessing the vulnerability of coastal systems to storms often rely on an accurate modelling of extreme events and the identification of their...
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Models for topographic ground motion amplification based on finite element analyses considering topographic features and ground motions in Japan
Surface topographic irregularities can alter ground motion. In this study, we investigated the influence of various topographic factors such as...
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Redundancy and hierarchical cluster analyses for characterizing geomorphic features contributing to the formation of landslide dams
Landslides frequently produce dams that can cause widespread destruction when breached. Several factors influence the formation of landslide dams....
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Assessment of coastal flood risks in a selected urban area in Bangladesh
The coastal Patuakhali district in Bangladesh is highly susceptible to catastrophic flooding due to its geophysical location. Saving the coastal...
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Refugee voices vs. humanitarian choices: how much can refugee-led organizations redefine power and agency in post-2019 Lebanon?
In the humanitarian landscape, especially post-COVID-19, there has been a notable pivot towards inclusivity and participatory methodologies,...
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A material point method analysis of failure mechanism and kinematic behavior of rainfall-induced landslide
Rainfall-induced landslides are a frequent and severe natural hazard in the southern regions of Ethiopia. These occurrences substantially threaten...
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Disaster induced displacement and durable solutions in Africa
Climate change represents a significant challenge to the sustainability of the global economy. Many African countries have suffered the repercussions...
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University student flood risk perceptions and flood probability knowledge in Greater Sydney
While flood risk perception has been studied extensively in general populations, there remains a dearth of focus on youth perspectives – a key...
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The giant mid-Holocene Linka rock avalanche with long-runout river blockage in the southeastern Tibetan Plateau
As a response to rapid tectonic uplift and intense river incision, giant river-damming landslides have frequently occurred in the mountain and canyon...
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A preliminary investigation of the small rockfall triggering conditions along a road network in Slovenia
Rockfalls are among the natural hazards that endanger infrastructure, cause major economic disruptions, and threaten human lives. These phenomena...
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A novel seismic vulnerability assessment for the urban roadway by using interval valued fermatean fuzzy analytical hierarchy process
Seismic activity poses significant challenges to urban road infrastructure, often resulting in road closures due to the combined effects of damaged...
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State-of-the-art: parametrization of hydrological and mechanical reinforcement effects of vegetation in slope stability models for shallow landslides
The use of vegetation as a Nature-based Solution (NbS) for shallow landslide risk reduction is receiving increased attention in the scientific...
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Optimising landslide initiation modelling with high-resolution saturation prediction based on soil moisture monitoring data
It has been widely recognised that the degree of soil wetness before precipitation events can be decisive for whether or not shallow rainfall-induced...
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Beyond the banks and deluge: understanding riverscape, flood vulnerability, and responses in kashmir
Flooding in Kashmir results from a complex interplay of physical, sociopolitical, and economic factors, which presents a severe environmental...
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Faecal Sludge Treatment: Unveiling the Potential of the plant Panicum maximum
This study evaluated the effectiveness of three plant species ( Panicum maximum, Echinochloa pyramidalis, and Typha domingensis) , in enhancing the...
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Assessing the suitability of McKee et al. (1993) drought severity classification across India
Drought analysis has become very important in water resources management and has brought attention to many researchers in recent years owing to its...
