Published August 1996
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Journal article
Landslide research in the South Wales coalfield
Creators
- 1. University of Wales, Cardiff, Cardiff (United Kingdom). School of Engineering
Description
The areal density of landslides in the coalfield of South Wales is one of the highest in the UK. During the past 100 years landsliding has had considerable impact, causing structural damage and loss of life. Most of the landslides were initiated under periglacial conditions but many became reactivated due to the activities of man, particularly, during the late 19th century when widespread urban and industrial development commenced in the Welsh valleys. A number of the area's larger landslides are first-time slides which occurred during the past 100 years. This paper sets out to chart the history of landslide research in the coalfield, which began through work by mining engineers. 47 refs., 6 figs., 2 tabs
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Engineering Geology
- Journal Volume
- 43
- Journal Issue
- 1
- Journal Page Range
- p. 65-80.
- ISSN
- 0013-7952
- CODEN
- EGGOAO
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Netherlands
- Country of Input or Organization
- Netherlands
- INIS RN
- 29032562
- Subject category
- S01: COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT;
- Quality check status
- Yes
- Descriptors DEI
- ABANDONED SITES; ACCIDENTS; COAL MINES; COAL MINING; FAILURES; GEOLOGY; HOUSES; INSTABILITY; LANDSLIDES; RESEARCH PROGRAMS; RISK ASSESSMENT; ROADS; SCHOOL BUILDINGS; SLOPE STABILITY; SPOIL BANKS; UNDERGROUND MINING; UNITED KINGDOM;
- Descriptors DEC
- BUILDINGS; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES; EUROPE; MINES; MINING; RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS; SOLID WASTES; STABILITY; UNDERGROUND FACILITIES; WASTES; WESTERN EUROPE;