Analysis of changes in post-seismic landslide distribution and its effect on building reconstruction

• Published in: Natural hazards and earth system sciences Vol. 15; no. 4; pp. 817 - 825
• Main Authors: Yang, W. T, Wang, M, Kerle, N, Van Westen, C. J, Liu, L. Y, Shi, P. J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Copernicus GmbH 10.04.2015; Copernicus Publications
• Subjects: Analysis; Earthquake intensity; Earthquakes; Landslides; Seismology

Six years after the devastating Ms 8.0 Wenchuan earthquake, new landslides, debris flows, and flash floods still occur frequently in the earthquake-stricken regions. This shows that the geological hazards that occur after a major earthquake in a mountainous environment can be a long-term threat. How...