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Image
interpretation
data
collected from
aerial
photographs, high resolution satellite images, or hill shading
images derived from detailed Digital Elevation Models. Also
image interpretation using multi-temporal images from
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Landslide-hazad maps
describe the relative likelihood of future landsliding based solely
on the intrinsic properties of a locale or site, they are based on
the statistical analysis of landslide distribution and the identified
controlling factors and also based on variables such as rainfall
thresholds, slope angle, soil type, and levels of earthquake
shaking.
Maps usually divide the study area into zones according to
different levels of hazard to slope movement. They can also be
called landslide hazard zonation maps, old landslides are often
degraded and vegetated making their recognition difficult but this
should be attempted it is important that maps
The need for such landslide hazard information may vary
according to the future land use. The degree of landslide hazard
present is considered relative since it represents the expectation
of future landslide occurrence based on the conditions of that
particular area. Another area may appear similar but, in fact, may
have a differing landslide hazard due to a slightly different
combination of landslide conditions. Thus, landslide susceptibility
is relative to the conditions of each specific area, and it cannot be
assumed to be identical for a similar appearing area.
Even with detailed investigation and monitoring, it is extremely
difficult to predict landslide hazards in absolute terms. Sufficient
understanding of landslide processes does exist, however, to be
able to make an estimation of landslide hazard potential. The
planner can use this estimation to make certain decisions
regarding site suitability, type of development, and appropriate
mitigation measures. Thus, the planner is determining acceptable
risk.