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Mechanical Aspects of Flow-Like Movements in Granular and Fine Grained Soils

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Experience shows that slope movements occurring in similar geomorphogical contexts may display very different styles and magnitude. This has important practical implications, since the risk associated with a landslide depends just on its magnitude. The paper discusses the mechanics of slope failure in coarse-grained and in fine-grained soils with particular reference to flow-like landslides, showing that even small details can affect their movement pattern.

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    L. Picarelli, L. Olivares, L. Comegna & E. Damiano

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Picarelli, L., Olivares, L., Comegna, L. et al. Mechanical Aspects of Flow-Like Movements in Granular and Fine Grained Soils. Rock Mech Rock Eng 41, 179–197 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-007-0135-x

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