Mass movement processes and associated risks in Zacapoaxtla, Puebla

The mountainous relief of Mexico enhances naturally the occurrence of mass movement processes. However, hundreds of failures occurred in October 1999, as a result of an extreme precipitation event originated by a tropical storm. Zacapoaxtla, in addition to other municipalities, such as Teziutlan, To...

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Main Authors: Roberto Carlos Borja Baeza, Irasema Alcántara Ayala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México 2012-02-01
Series:Investigaciones Geográficas
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Online Access:http://www.investigacionesgeograficas.unam.mx/index.php/rig/article/view/30197