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Slope stability - Landslides in soft ground
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Slope stability - Landslides in soft ground

Author : Philippe REIFFSTECK

Publication date: November 10, 2015, Review date: July 20, 2020 | Lire en français

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1.1 Different types of slope instability

Slope movements are extremely varied in terms of size, morphology and kinematic evolution. Numerous classifications have been proposed, based on different criteria: morphology, kinematics, nature of materials, etc. . Three main families of phenomena can be distinguished, which are responsible for major displacements of materials on slopes and hillsides:

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