Rainfall and landslides in Karditsa county (Greece): a statistical approach

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Published: Jan 1, 2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/bgsg.17099
Keywords:
Precipitation instability correlation
L. Pyrgiotis
1.G.M.E., Department of Engineering Geology
G. Koukis
University ofPatras, Department of Geology, Section of Applied Geology and Geophysics
N. Sabatakakis
University ofPatras, Department of Geology, Section of Applied Geology and Geophysics
Abstract

The mountainous area of Karditsa County, being geologically a representative sample of Olonos- Pindos geotectonic zone, is characterized by rainfall- induced landslides on steep slopes of high relief. After a systematic data inventory concerning landslides and their quantitative expression, the correlation between landslide occurrence and rainfall is investigated. Following the analyses performed a close interrelation between landslides and precipitation is established. Finally, a characteristic example of rainfall- induced landslide in the wider area of the county is given

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