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Deep-reaching gravitational deformation of mountain slopes
Summary This general report summarizes recent studies concerning gravitational deformations of natural slopes. Many translational rotational, and more complex movements are briefly discussed with respect to rock properties, slope geology, geometry and history. A number of marginal block slides is outlined, their origin being connected with different factors: deep creep, unloading due to errosion or weathering along faults, permafrost thawing. Cases of cambering and valley bulging are reported, ascribed mainly to glaciation and subsequent unloading of the ice-sheet. Special attention is paid to some studies of natural slopes instrumented as test sites. A comprehensive bibliography is given.
Deep-reaching gravitational deformation of mountain slopes
Summary This general report summarizes recent studies concerning gravitational deformations of natural slopes. Many translational rotational, and more complex movements are briefly discussed with respect to rock properties, slope geology, geometry and history. A number of marginal block slides is outlined, their origin being connected with different factors: deep creep, unloading due to errosion or weathering along faults, permafrost thawing. Cases of cambering and valley bulging are reported, ascribed mainly to glaciation and subsequent unloading of the ice-sheet. Special attention is paid to some studies of natural slopes instrumented as test sites. A comprehensive bibliography is given.
Deep-reaching gravitational deformation of mountain slopes
Ter-Stepanian, G. I. (author)
1977
Article (Journal)
English
Deep-reaching gravitational deformation of mountain slopes
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