Published August 1996 | Version v1
Journal article

Landslide research in the South Wales coalfield

  • 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

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Engineering Geology
Journal Volume
43
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 65-80.
ISSN
0013-7952
CODEN
EGGOAO