Deformation associated with a slow moving landslide, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, China

Landslides in Hong Kong are commonly thought of as being fast moving with complete detachment of materials. However, following a recent hill fire, extensive ground deformation was exposed, predominantly in the form of surface cracks, associated with a slow moving landslide in an area of natural terr...

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Published inBulletin of engineering geology and the environment Vol. 66; no. 2; pp. 135 - 141
Main Authors Parry, S., Campbell, S. D. G.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.05.2007
Subjects
Approximation
Deformation
Fires
Grounds
Kinematics
Landslides
Monitoring
Surface cracks
Time measurements
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Summary:Landslides in Hong Kong are commonly thought of as being fast moving with complete detachment of materials. However, following a recent hill fire, extensive ground deformation was exposed, predominantly in the form of surface cracks, associated with a slow moving landslide in an area of natural terrain above Tuen Mun, western Hong Kong. Mapping of these structures determined their extent, form and kinematics. In addition, a limited ground investigation including inclinometer monitoring was carried out to determine the depth, extent and approximate timing of deformation.
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ISSN:1435-9529
1435-9537
DOI:10.1007/s10064-006-0058-x