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The slope stability assessment of Aden peninsula which is located at south-western part of Yemen, was carried out. The study area consist of volcanic rocks which affected by number of faults, joints and dykes. All important factors affecting slope stability in the area such as slope angle, slope height, discontinuities measurements, weathering, vegetation cover, rainfall and previous landslide were evaluated. The study was constructed based on integration of field investigation and satellite images in combination with Geographic Information System (GIS). Land use/cover and Landslide susceptibility maps were produced by using satellites images and the Landslide Possibility Index System, the correlation values were computed between the factors measured and Landslide Possibility Index values. Landslide Susceptibility classes derived into six categories while four these categories are recorded in Aden Peninsula: very high, high, moderate and low zone. The results show that rockfall is the main mode of failure in the study area. Some treatments may achieve where it is needed such as removal of rock overhang and unstable blocks, support the toe of the slope and the overhanging parts by retaining wall, erecting well seal drainage conduit and grouting of discontinuities. The outcomes of this research can be helpful for decision makers and future development planners to avoid the zones with high susceptibility during land use planning and urban extension.
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The field work of this study was partially funded by the Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Board of Yemen (GSMRB). The satellite images were provided by Yemen Remote Sensing and GIS Centre (YRSC).
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Khanbari, K., Barahim, A., Almadhaji, Z., Al-Deen, S.M. (2022). Landslide Susceptibility Map Production of Aden Peninsula – South West of Yemen. In: Al Saud, M.M. (eds) Applications of Space Techniques on the Natural Hazards in the MENA Region. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88874-9_21
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