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Landslides in the Himalayas

Landslides in the Himalayas: Causes, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures

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Introduction The Himalayas, often called the “Roof of the World,” are a young and fragile mountain system formed less than 70 million years ago due to the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Stretching over 2,400 kilometers across India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan, these mountains are characterized by steep slopes, fragile geology, and…

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Himalayan Region and Western Ghats

Differentiating the Causes of Landslides in the Himalayan Region and Western Ghats

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Introduction Landslides are among the most destructive forms of natural disasters that occur due to the downward and outward movement of slope-forming materials like rocks, debris, and soil under the influence of gravity. In India, landslides are a recurrent hazard, especially in the mountainous and hilly terrains that cover a significant portion of the country….

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