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Landslide Assessment in the Himalayas

Organised by: Western
Date: 16 February 2010
Event Type: Evening Meeting
Venue: University of Bristol
 
Landslide activity is a major issue increasing affecting the rapidly expanding rural road network of Nepal and Bhutan. Dr Andrew Hart looks at the techniques used by local government geologists and engineers to map, assess and mitigate landslide activity, and the socioeconomic impact of landslide activity on the region. The project involved working in a fascinating region of the world and balancing some very different technical and cultural approaches to dealing with the landslide problems. Refreshments available from 6pm, with the meeting commencing at 6.30pm.


Venue

S H Reynolds Lecture Theatre, Department of Geology, Wills Memorial Building, University of Bristol.

The slides from this presentation are now available to download below:

 
 

Convenor contact details:

Name: Toby Hopkins
E-Mail: tobyahopkins@googlemail.com