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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Landslide Investigation of Ikwette, Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Ogbonnaya Igwe || Brooks Abiye Effiong || Maduka Raphael Iweanya || Oha Ifeanyi Andrew |
Abstract: This study investigates the causes of a slope failure at Ikwette, Obudu local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria in 2013. It also involves a slope stability analysis of the failed slope, which was OB1. To understand instability in the study area, a combination of field, geotechnical and statistical analysis were undertaken. Some obtained parameters were then applied in a slope/W Geostudio 2012 software program which uses the conventional limit equilibrium methods to simulate the dominant factors inducing instability.
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| Title | : | GIS and Sensor Based Monitoring and Prediction of Landslides with Landslide Monitoring and Prediction System (LMPS) for Indian Scenario |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Murugesh Prabhu T.S. | Sivakumar V. || Binay Kumar || Biju C. || Pinak Ranade |
Abstract: Monsoon rains affect the Indian subcontinent every year causing devastating floods and deadly landslides. The worst damages usually are reported in the northern and north-eastern part of India in the Himalayan region. High risk landslide sites are located across the country, which become dangerous during rainy season. Hence, monitoring and prediction of landslides in these regions are of utmost importance. Geographical data management and dissemination for mitigation activities in the event of such disasters can be handled effectively using GIS technology and physical sensors. With parallel computing power available, models can be run by varying parameters to simulate different landslide scenarios. This will help in understanding the landslide precursors, critical parameter values and create awareness among those living on these slopes on real time.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | The Secrets behind the Origin of Our Galaxy (Hypothesis) |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Dharmaj Mitra |
Abstract: Philosophers as well as modern scientists have failed so far in proving beyond doubt ,the secret behind creation, existence and destruction of galaxies. (A galaxy is a perfect unit of the Universe) That is why, modern man is still entangled in incomplete theories. A hypothetical model to overcome this dilemma, is introduced in this text, as Chain Bang theory.