KINEMATIC ANALYSIS EVOLUTION OF EXTENDED LANDSLIDES: TWO CASE STUDIES FROM WESTERN GREECE

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Published: Jul 27, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/bgsg.11779
Keywords:
long term inclinometer measurements Panagopoula Karya
K. Kavoura
University of Patras, Department of Geology
S. Anagnostopoulou
University of Patras, Department of Geology
K. Servou
University of Patras, Department of Geology
N. Depoundis
University of Patras, Department of Geology
K. Nikolakopoulos
University of Patras, Department of Geology
N. Sabatakakis
University of Patras, Department of Geology
Abstract

Two of the most well known historical landslide occurrences are analyzed and their temporal evolution is presented. The sites of Panagopoula and Karya are often referred as the most representative cases of long term ground displacements based on inclinometer monitoring data. Regarding these cases, the heavy rainfalls constitute the main controlling (triggering) factor, while flysch is the critical landslide-prone formation which significantly contributes to landsliding. The inclinometer data through a long time period were analyzed and typical movement diagrams were compiled. A simple statistical model including data normalization through several active stages (phases) of movement is used to identify the common kinematic features as well as to estimate the velocity trend type of movement.

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