Large landslides in Ticino, Southern Switzerland: Geometry and kinematics

Numerous large landslides are present in the Alps of Ticino, Southern Switzerland. Landslides at Campo Vallemaggia, Cerentino, Peccia, Val Canaria, and Val Colla include sags or deep-seated creep phenomena and rotational slides with single detachment horizons and considerable displacements. Each of...

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Published in:Engineering geology 2006-02, Vol.83 (1), p.109-119
Main Authors: Seno, S., Thüring, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Buildings. Public works
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Engineering and environment geology. Geothermics
Exact sciences and technology
Geotechnics
Landslides
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: prediction, damages, etc
Soil mechanics. Rocks mechanics
Switzerland
Ticino
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Summary:Numerous large landslides are present in the Alps of Ticino, Southern Switzerland. Landslides at Campo Vallemaggia, Cerentino, Peccia, Val Canaria, and Val Colla include sags or deep-seated creep phenomena and rotational slides with single detachment horizons and considerable displacements. Each of these landslides is described in this paper. Geological, structural, and kinematic data are included, historical events and exploration surveys are reviewed. Key features of the landslides are analyzed to infer their structural evolution.
ISSN:0013-7952
1872-6917
DOI:10.1016/j.enggeo.2005.06.027