Shallow landslide susceptibility assessment using SINMAP in Nova Friburgo (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Landslides cause enormous economic damage and fatalities worldwide. The "Mega disaster" in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro took place on 11th and 12th January 2011 and impacted seven municipalities. These landslide events are considered the worst disasters in Brazilian history. La...

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Main Authors: Claudia Paola Cardozo, Eymar Silva Sampaio Lopes, Antônio Miguel Vieira Monteiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Uberlândia 2018-12-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cartografia
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Online Access:http://www.seer.ufu.br/index.php/revistabrasileiracartografia/article/view/46139