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Landslide development model based on tree-ring data and quantification of the magnitude of landslide movements
Abstract Analysis of landslide events by studying anomalies in tree-ring series of disturbed trees provides unique data on past landslide behaviour. However, a comprehensive spatio-temporal model of landslide evolution using dendrogeomorphic data has not yet been constructed. In terms of determining landslide hazard, one of the key issues, besides the frequency of movements, is their magnitude. Thus, this study is aimed at constructing a model of landslide area development including quantification of landslide displacements. Moreover, not only standard macroscopic growth disturbance but also quantitative anatomical parameters of tree rings were used as a basis for these objectives. The research was carried out on a landslide of the Váh river bank (Slovakia) using data from 32 disturbed black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) individuals. Anatomical analysis revealed a reduction in the vessel lumen area in response to landslide movements. The response was associated with tension wood formation or damage to the tree root system. The reconstructed chronology of landslide movements revealed the main phase of landslide in 2017 and its subsequent evolution. Based on the chronological information and the morphology of the landslide body, a spatio-temporal model of the landslide evolution from the initial slope failure to the present was constructed. The model showed the interrelationships between vertical displacement of the main block, compression and tension deformations within the landslide body, and lateral erosion of the landslide toe by the river. Quantification of the magnitude of landslide displacements was realized from exposed roots in tension cracks but also from the ruptured tree trunk. The limitations and advantages of both approaches are discussed.
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Highlights Data from 32 trees and seven roots were used to date landslide movements. Dating was based on anatomical growth responses of disturbed trees. The magnitude of landslide movements was quantified using tree-ring based data. A spatio-temporal model of landslide development was built.
Landslide development model based on tree-ring data and quantification of the magnitude of landslide movements
Abstract Analysis of landslide events by studying anomalies in tree-ring series of disturbed trees provides unique data on past landslide behaviour. However, a comprehensive spatio-temporal model of landslide evolution using dendrogeomorphic data has not yet been constructed. In terms of determining landslide hazard, one of the key issues, besides the frequency of movements, is their magnitude. Thus, this study is aimed at constructing a model of landslide area development including quantification of landslide displacements. Moreover, not only standard macroscopic growth disturbance but also quantitative anatomical parameters of tree rings were used as a basis for these objectives. The research was carried out on a landslide of the Váh river bank (Slovakia) using data from 32 disturbed black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) individuals. Anatomical analysis revealed a reduction in the vessel lumen area in response to landslide movements. The response was associated with tension wood formation or damage to the tree root system. The reconstructed chronology of landslide movements revealed the main phase of landslide in 2017 and its subsequent evolution. Based on the chronological information and the morphology of the landslide body, a spatio-temporal model of the landslide evolution from the initial slope failure to the present was constructed. The model showed the interrelationships between vertical displacement of the main block, compression and tension deformations within the landslide body, and lateral erosion of the landslide toe by the river. Quantification of the magnitude of landslide displacements was realized from exposed roots in tension cracks but also from the ruptured tree trunk. The limitations and advantages of both approaches are discussed.
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Highlights Data from 32 trees and seven roots were used to date landslide movements. Dating was based on anatomical growth responses of disturbed trees. The magnitude of landslide movements was quantified using tree-ring based data. A spatio-temporal model of landslide development was built.
Landslide development model based on tree-ring data and quantification of the magnitude of landslide movements
Šilhán, Karel (author) / Ružek, Ivan (author)
Engineering Geology ; 329
2024-01-05
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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