Prototype 1: 50,000 scale mountain hazards mapping in Nepal

Authors

  • P. Gary White Department of Earth Sciences Western Caralina University Cullowhee, U.S.A.
  • Monique Fort Department of Geography, Paris University France
  • B. L. Shrestha Department of Mines and Geology, Kathmandu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jngs.v4i0.32552

Keywords:

Mountain hazard, Geomorphology, Risk analysis, Nepal

Abstract

Hazards mapping in Nepal is in its infant stages, but holds the potential of playing an important role in efforts to deal with environmental degradation. This paper presents a method for applied 1:50,000-scale geomorphic hazards and risk mapping in the mountains of Nepal. The techniques used take into account the many limitations encountered in terrain mapping here. Hazards maps not only catalogue and document geomorphic problems but also give to decision makers a valuable tool for assessing terrain conditions over large areas and for developing action priorities.

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Published

1987-12-01

How to Cite

White, P. G., Fort, M., & Shrestha, B. L. (1987). Prototype 1: 50,000 scale mountain hazards mapping in Nepal. Journal of Nepal Geological Society, 4, 43–53. https://doi.org/10.3126/jngs.v4i0.32552

Issue

Vol. 4 (1987)

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Articles

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© Nepal Geological Society