Factors Affecting the Stability of Loess Landslides: A Review
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Abstract
The stability of loess landslides affects the production and livelihood of the people in its vicinity. The stability of loess landslides is influenced by various factors, including internal structure, collapsibility, water content, and shear strength. The landslide stability of loesses can be analyzed by several geophysical methods, such as seismic refraction tomography (SRT), electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), micro-seismic technology, and ground penetrating radar (GPR). Geotechnical tests (compression and shear tests) and remote sensing techniques (Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) and airborne 3D laser technology) are used for studying the landslide stability of loesses as well. Some of the methods above can measure parameters (e.g., fractures, water content, shear strength, creep) which influence the stability of loess landslides, while other methods qualitatively indicate the influencing factors. Integrating parameters measured by different methods, minimizing disturbances to landslides, and assessing landslide stability are important steps in studying landslide hazards. This paper comprehensively introduces the methods used in recent studies on the landslide stability of loesses and summarizes the factors which affect the landslide stability. Furthermore, the relationships between different parameters and methods are examined. This paper enhances comprehension of the underlying mechanisms of the stability of loess landslides to diminish disastrous consequences.
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OpenAlex topics: Landslides and related hazards · Soil and Unsaturated Flow · Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis
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College of Geo-Exploration Science and Technology, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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National Key Research and Development Program of China · National Natural Science Foundation of China · Science and Technology Benefiting the People Project of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
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