Analyzing the Geotechnical Aspects of Landslide Events and Disaster Vulnerability along CPEC route in Gilgit Baltistan

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10.2991/978-94-6463-591-1_10How to use a DOI?

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Landslides; China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC); Gilgit Baltistan; Karakorum Highway (KKH); Environmental sustainability; Slope stabilization

Abstract

This study delves into the examination of landslides induced by shifts in land-use patterns within the CPEC, with a specific emphasis on exploring mitigation strategies and identifying influential factors. The CPEC, linking southwest China with Pakistan, faces challenges due to landslides, which impact priority infrastructure projects like roads and railways. We propose an evaluation index system to quantitatively assess landslide risks in the corridor. The repercussions of landslides on human habitation and the integrity of natural landscapes underscore the necessity of a comprehensive understanding of their origins, consequences, and effective mitigation approaches.

Frequent landslides pose significant risks to countries and regions, stemming from the interplay of internal and external Earth processes. They are a common geohazard, inflicting damage on infrastructure, buildings, and transportation systems, leading to human and economic losses. Our research scrutinizes the occurrences and Susceptibilities of landslides along the CPEC route in Gilgit Baltistan, presenting mitigation strategies grounded in a synthesis of existing literature and pertinent case studies. The study underscores the imperative of harmonizing environmental sustainability with economic development in this pivotal region, emphasizing the need for a balanced and integrated approach to ensure the longevity and resilience of both the natural environment and developmental initiatives.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Fehmina Ali
AU  - Erum Aamir
AU  - Wahaj Uddeen Ahmad
AU  - Chaudhri Abdur Raheem
AU  - Muhammad Qasim Shafiqque
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/01
TI  - Analyzing the Geotechnical Aspects of Landslide Events and Disaster Vulnerability along CPEC route in Gilgit Baltistan
BT  - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Climate Change and Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering (CCETC 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 113
EP  - 125
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-591-1_10
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-591-1_10
ID  - Ali2024
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