Mapping a nation’s landslides: a novel multi-stage methodology

Evans, Hannah; Pennington, Catherine; Jordan, Colm; Foster, Claire. 2013 Mapping a nation’s landslides: a novel multi-stage methodology. In: Margottini, Claudio; Canuti, P.; Sassa, K, (eds.) Landslide science and practice. Volume 1, landslide inventory and susceptibility and hazard zoning. Springer, 21-27.

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Abstract/Summary

Through combining new technologies and traditional mapping techniques, the British Geological Survey (BGS) has developed a novel, multi-stage methodology for landslide mapping. 3-D aerial photograph interpretation, variable-perspective 3-D topographic visualisation and field mapping with digital data capture are being used to map the UK’s landslides. The resulting ESRI ArcGIS polygons are published on BGS 1:50,000 geological maps and as digital data products. Data collected during mapping are also uploaded directly into the National Landslides Database maintaining a systematic, nationally-uniform landslide inventory. Repeat monitoring of selected landslides using terrestrial LIDAR and dGPS allows the database to be frequently updated and the proactive Landslide Response Team means that new landslide events can be mapped within days, if not hours, of their occurrence. The long-term aim is to apply this methodology throughout the UK, providing a wealth of data for scientific research and hazard assessment. This methodology is also suitable for application in an international context.

Item Type:	Publication - Book Section
NORA Subject Terms:	Earth Sciences
Date made live:	16 Jan 2017 13:36 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/515843

Item Type:

Publication - Book Section

NORA Subject Terms:

Earth Sciences

Date made live:

16 Jan 2017 13:36 +0 (UTC)

URI:

https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/515843