Landslides in cold regions have different mechanisms from those in other areas, and comparatively few research efforts have been made in this field. Recently, because of climate change, some new trends concerning landslide occurrence and motion have appeared, severely impacting economic development and communities. This book collects key case studies from the cold regions all over the world, providing an overview of the general situation.
| ISBN: | 9783319345475 |
| Publication date: | 23rd August 2016 |
| Author: | Wei Shan |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing AG |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 310 pages |
| Series: | Environmental Science and Engineering |
| Genres: |
The environment Natural disasters Meteorology and climatology |