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An alternative mitigation method for Gerandi-Ella reactivated landslide

Mampitiyaarachchi, CT; Ranathunga, RMIGNK; Rifad, MZM; Thathkalana, UMC; Abeysinghe, AMKB; Indrathilaka, HML; Premasiri, HMR; Weerawamakula, S [Conference-Full-text]

Gerandi-Ella, a former landslide area is currently under threat of reactivation. National Building Research Organization has implemented a surface and vertical well drainage system to stabilize it. However, vertical ...
The economic cost of landslides in Hali-Ela divisional secretariat of Sri Lanka

Samaraweera, GRSRC; Rathnayaka, RML; Jagoda, DJ; Sriyani, HGD [Conference-Full-text]

Landslides which cause degradation of slopes through soil loss is one of the major climate related disasters in Sri Lanka and the highest number of landslides was recorded in Badulla district. This study attempts to ...
Effects of global warming on landslide frequencies in Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka - 2011

Rathnaweera, TD; Nawagamuwa, UP [Conference-Full-text]

Unpredictable variability of rainfall patterns could probably be due to global climate changes with the increased frequency of extream whether events. Infact, rainfall is the most relevant factor for the triggering of both ...
Establishment of a relationship between landslide susceptibility zonation and threshold rainfall intensities

Jayasundara, GM; Kulathilaka, SAS [Conference-Abstract]

Landslides induced by heavy rainfall pose a common geotechnical hazard in Sri Lanka. Sloping grounds in Sri Lanka are made of rocks at different levels of weathering, residual and colluvial soils. The parent rock's ...
Establishment of threshold rainfall intensities for critical slopes in Sri Lanka

Panagoda, VR; Panagoda, SAS [Conference-Abstract]

All the landslides in Sri Lanka are triggered by excessive rainfall. Sloping grounds in Sri Lanka are formed of; residual soils, rocks at different levels of weathering and colluvial soils. During periods of dry weather, ...
Instrumentation and monitoring of Mahawewa landslide off Walapane

Idirimanna, IAND; Perera, KAC; Bandara, KMT; Kumara, WGBT; Indrathilake, HML; Premasiri, HMR; Weerawarnakula, SW; Abeysinghe, AMKB [Conference-Full-text]

The instability of the slope area at Mahawewa, Walapane has been identified as a major threat to the people and properties of the vicinity since 1986. Therefore, National Building Research Organization has started a ...
Investigating the impact of climate change on rainfalltriggered landslides in Kegalle district

Gunasinghe, L; Gunawardhana, L; Samarasuriya, C; Wijemanna, A [Conference-Abstract]

Landslides present a significant peril to lives and economies, notably in Asia where over 18,000 deaths and $8 billion in economic losses occurred due to landslides from 1998 to 2017. These events stem from a range of ...
An investigation into disaster management practices in relation to recent disaster events in Sri Lanka

Karunaratne, TLW; Ahmed, I; Jayawickrama, TS; Maund, K; Sandanayake, YG; Gajendran, T [Conference-Full-text]

Disasters have become frequent phenomena in Sri Lanka over the past few years. The latest incidents were experienced in May 2017. Although a frequent occurrence, the preparedness of government authorities and communities, ...

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