| Title | The impact of landslides and erosion in the Corangamite region, Victoria, Australia |
| Author |
Dahlhaus, P.G, Miner, A.S, Feltham, W and Clarkson, T.D |
| Keywords | erosion|landslides|geohazards|soil|database|corangamite|lake corangamite| |
| Download File |
2006_Dahlhaus_Miner_Feltham_Clarkson_IAEG2006.pdf 569kb |
| Abstract |
The Corangamite region in southwest Victoria, Australia is subject to a variety of geohazards,among which landslides and erosion have the most significant impact. Over the past fifty years, landslides haveresulted in loss of life and many millions of dollars damage to municipal infrastructure and development. Soilerosion by water and wind has also impacted on the region's waterways and environment, threatening a diverserange of assets from urban water quality to Ramsar-listed wetlands. More assets are placed at risk each year, asthe increasing regional population results in an acceleration of anthropogenic modifications to landscapes.- Author |
| Publish Date | 1st January 2006 |
| Notes |
The Corangamite region in southwest Victoria, Australia is subject to a variety of geohazards,among which landslides and erosion have the most significant impact. Over the past fifty years, landslides haveresulted in loss of life and many million |