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17 July 2013
Sichuan’s summer of landslides
Heavy rainfall is continuing to trigger landslides across large parts of Sichuan Province in China, and more heavy rainfall is forecast for the next 2 days
12 July 2013
The deadly landslide in Sichuan Province this week and the prospects for typhoon Soulik
Images are now available of the landslide in Sichuan that killed at least 30 people, whilst Typhoon Soulik is bearing down on Taiwan and China
11 July 2013
Monsoon mayhem in Central China
Exceptional monsoon rainfall across Central China has caused very extensive damage, including many landslides, in the areas affected by the 2008 earthquake
26 May 2013
Landslides and large dams – there may be trouble ahead…
Many large dams will be constructed in and around the Himalayas in the next few years. This post examines the associated landslide threat
25 May 2013
So where is the lateral margin of the Laxiwa Hydropower Station landslide?
An analysis of imagery of the lanslides at the Laxiwa HEP in China. The stability of the slopes are a source of real concern
13 May 2013
A very dangerous reservoir bank landslide in China
A dangerous landslide has developed on the banks of the Laxiwa HEP station in China. The displacement to date is >25 metres and the mass is over 100 million cubic metres.
12 May 2013
The Wenchuan earthquake, five years on
Five years ago today the Wenchuan earthquake struck in China. This post reports on a new paper that reflects on what we have learnt from this event
27 April 2013
Landslide hazards in the aftermath of the Lushan earthquake in Sichuan
Information is now emerging about the response by the authorities to the threat of landslides in the upcoming rainy season in the area affected by the Lushan earthquake in Sichuan Provice, China
22 April 2013
Images of landslides from the earthquake in China
A collection of images of landslides from the earthquake in Sichuan. Whilst the level of lass from landslides is unclear, there is no doubt that they are causing disruption to the rescue efforts
20 April 2013
Initial reports of landslides from the earthquake in Sichuan this morning
Initial reports of the earthquake suggest that there are two landslide dams plus other landslides and dams. Images also suggest that there may have been foundation problems in some urban areas
Dave Petley is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hull in the United Kingdom. His blog provides commentary and analysis of landslide events occurring worldwide, including the landslides themselves, latest research, and conferences and meetings.
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