Landslide Disaster: A serious problem of the Himalayan region

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Published Oct 25, 2023
DOI https://doi.org/10.22445/avsp.v11i1.4

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Rahul Negi
Department of Geology, L.S.M. Govt. P.G. College Pithoragarh-262502, Uttarakhand, India
Pooja Saini
Department of Geology, L.S.M. Govt. P.G. College Pithoragarh-262502, Uttarakhand, India
R. A. Sing
Govt. Degree College Gururabanj, Almora- 263623, Uttarakhand, India

Abstract

Landslide disaster is a serious problem in Himalaya. Uttarakhand is a hilly state situated in Himalaya and highly affected with landslide disaster. During rainy season loss of lives is maximum due to cloud bursts. Between 1970 to 2022 in Uttarakhand, 7530 people died and economic loss was maximum. In the present research paper, recent landslides along with some of the earlier landslide disaster have been discussed. Causes of triggering of landslides and suggestions for minimization of landslides have also been explained.

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Negi R, Saini P, Sing RA. Landslide Disaster: A serious problem of the Himalayan region. ANSDN [Internet]. 25Oct.2023 [cited 4Aug.2025];11(01):22-1. Available from: https://anushandhan.in/index.php/ANSDHN/article/view/1795
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Vol 11 No 01 (2023): Anusandhaan - Vigyaan Shodh Patrika
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