Real-time monitoring of deep-seated gravitational slope deformation in the Taiwan mountain belt

Rou Fei Chen, Ya Ju Hsu, Shui Beih Yu, Kuo Jen Chang, Ruo Ying Wu, Yu Chung Hsieh, Ching Wee Lin

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Abstract

The deep-seated gravitational slope deformation (DGSD) on mountain areas is widespread and overexploitation has increased the frequency of natural disasters such as landslides, rockslides, and debris flows. In Taiwan, the observation and the analysis of the deep-seated landslides suggest that these are mainly controlled by tectonic structures, which play a dominant role in the deformation of massif slopes. Considerable enhancement for morphometric interpretation can be obtained by means of the integration with Airborne Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) technology. On the other hand, surface displacements ranging from a few millimeters to several centimeters can be easily measured by continuous Global Positioning System (GPS). Our study analyzes the characteristics of deep-seated gravitational slope deformation using a multi-technique approach by integrating data from the photogrammetry, LiDAR, GPS, rain gauges and field observations. A continuous GPS site, TENC, located along the southern cross-island highway, Taiwan, shows a huge displacement of about 240 mm during the Morakot typhoon in 2009. .

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEngineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 2
Subtitle of host publicationLandslide Processes
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages1333-1336
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9783319090573
ISBN (Print)9783319090566
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015 Jan 1

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Earth and Planetary Sciences
  • General Environmental Science

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