Estimation of rainfall threshold for the early warning of shallow landslides along National Highway-10 in Darjeeling Himalayas
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DOI: 10.1007/s11069-020-04407-9
Abstract: The Darjeeling Himalayan region receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon and as a result is known for having many shallow landslides. These monsoon-induced landslides cause massive disruption to traffic on the National Highway-10 (NH-10), which… read more here.
Keywords: national highway; rainfall threshold; early warning; rainfall ... See more keywords
Qualitative stability assessment of cut slopes along the National Highway-05 around Jhakri area, Himachal Pradesh, India
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DOI: 10.1007/s12040-017-0893-0
Abstract: Several deformation phases in tectonically active Himalayas have rendered the rock masses very complex in terms of structure, lithology and degree of metamorphism. Again, anthropogenic activities such as roads, tunnels and other civil engineering constructions… read more here.
Keywords: around jhakri; national highway; mass; highway ... See more keywords
Landslide Susceptibility Mapping along the National Highway-1D, between Kargil and Lamayuru, Ladakh Region, Jammu and Kashmir
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DOI: 10.1007/s12594-018-0879-9
Abstract: Landslides commonly occurs in hilly areas and causes an enormous loss iof life and property every year. National highway-1D (NH-1D) is the only road link between the two districts (Kargil and Leh) of Ladakh region… read more here.
Keywords: susceptibility; national highway; area; landslide susceptibility ... See more keywords
Can highway development promote employment growth in India
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tranpol.2018.05.009
Abstract: Abstract India has embarked on an ambitious highway development program to significantly improve interstate road transport connectivity. Between 2000 and 2015, total length of India's national highway network has nearly doubled and 4 + lane share of… read more here.
Keywords: national highway; highway; highway development; employment growth ... See more keywords
Roadkill records of two civet species on National Highway 715 passing through Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong landscape complex, Assam, India
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DOI: 10.11609/jott.7270.15.5.23210-23215
Abstract: This study was conducted on a continuous 64-km stretch of National Highway (NH) 715, which bifurcates the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong landscape complex, with Kaziranga National Park on its southern side and North Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary… read more here.
Keywords: highway 715; kaziranga karbi; civet; anglong landscape ... See more keywords