Earth Sciences

2023 Jishishan Earthquake-triggered river terrace landslide enabled by tectonic and human activities

Z. Zhang, R. Zeng, et al.

Discover the insights from the Jishishan earthquake of December 18, 2023, as researchers unveil the complex interplay of geomorphology, tectonics, and human activities in triggering a devastating landslide-mudflow in Jintian Village, China. The study by Zonglin Zhang and colleagues calls for immediate assessment of landslide risks in irrigation-prone, tectonically active regions.

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