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13 October 2020
The role of mycorrhizal fungi in preventing landslides
An interesting short article points out that mycorrhizal fungi may play a key in reducing the susceptibility to landslides
31 January 2020
Do trees make slopes more stable?
A new study (Lan et al 2020) explores whether planting trees increases slope stability. Spoiler alert: in general they do on lower angled slopes, but on steep slopes they can reduce stability.
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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