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Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology; 2007; v. 40; issue.2; p. 115-122;
DOI: 10.1144/1470-9236/06-035
© 2007 Geological Society of London

Photographic Feature

Landslides in the Wushan–Zigui region of the Three Gorges, China

I.G. Fourniadis & J.G. Liu

Department of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2AZ, UK (e-mail: ioannis.fourniadis@imperial.ac.uk)

Landsliding is the most widespread natural hazard in the Three Gorges region of China. The occurrence of landslides can lead to relocation of towns, blocking of roads, and casualties as a result of the destruction of houses and factories. This paper outlines the main landslide types encountered in Wushan–Zigui, and some of the more catastrophic slope failures to have occurred in the area in recent years.

Key Words: landslide • Three Gorges • China • hazard • slope stability