Ground movements
Gravitational natural risks - Geological and hydro-meteorological
Quizzed article REF: C257 V1
Ground movements
Gravitational natural risks - Geological and hydro-meteorological

Authors : Didier HANTZ, Didier MAZET-BRACHET, Jean-Pierre ROSSETTI

Publication date: November 10, 2016, Review date: August 24, 2021 | Lire en français

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1. Ground movements

The term "ground movement" is generally used to designate a displacement of the ground caused directly by gravity, and does not include vibratory ground movements caused by earthquakes or mine blasts, for example. Ground movements can be caused by slopes (slope movements) or by the presence of underground voids (collapses and subsidence).

For slope movements, we will base ourselves on the recommendations

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