The influence of the grain-size, mineralogical and geochemical composition on the Verdesca landslide

Silty sands and clayey silts taken from a landslide in the Agri Valley have been analysed in order to study the role of sediment composition in the slope stability and the development of a slip zone. A geognostic hole was used to collect samples and monitor movements. A slip zone at a depth of about...

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Main Authors: V. Summa, S. Margiotta, R. Colaiacovo, M. L. Giannossi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/15/135/2015/nhess-15-135-2015.pdf