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GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS OF LANDSLIDE-PRONE VILLAGES OF RUDRAPRAYAG DISTRICT IN GARHWAL HIMALAYA

    1 Author(s):  PRAMOD KUMAR ANTHWAL

Vol -  8, Issue- 2 ,         Page(s) : 18 - 28  (2018 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/RJSET

Abstract

This research paper deals with the causes of slope failure in highly landslide prone villages of Rudraprayag District. In this paper we will also discussing “Are these villages worth living”? Or “Are they completely ruined by the landslide”? Dissected topography and tectonically active nature of the area further promote mass movements and slope instability.

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