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23 articles for “Landslide”
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Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Extraction using Google Earth and Terrain Zonum Solutions Online Tool
Abstract: Topographic data or DEM are commonly perceived as providing loaded information for various types of modeling. However, this information severely limited and most users rely on published topographic maps or DEM produced by government agencies. This paper proposes an alternative method of generating DEM by using online source of elevation data which is easier and free. Firstly, the location of the study area identified in Google Earth and marked using …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Soil Reinforcement and Plants: A Case Study of Utilizing Natural Vegetation for Soil Strength Improvement
Abstract: AbstractLandslide is the most hazardous disaster which highly affects our nation; in the recent decades, the situation is aggravated due to the uncontrolled growth and urbanization which leads to severe degradation of natural environment. Landslides are not easy to monitor or control, the only way to avoid them is proactive prevention by adopting standard practices. Reinforcing soil using various techniques is in practice to increase the slope stability of the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Disaster Response Force Requirement for Pakistan
Abstract: AbstractSpecialized agencies have proved to be very effective in handling and managing the emergency situations in every walk of life whether in the field of medical emergency, transportation, academic institution, in airport, seaport or in nuclear facilities. Identified local training needs and corresponding implementation measures in the form of technical, trained and skilled people/manpower leads towards more sustainable, resilient and dynamic society, organization or community. Pakistan being prone to number …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 10–18 Read article