The Role of Water in Shallow and Deep Landslides

Dear Colleagues,

Among various triggering factors, the presence of water is considered one of the most common causes of the onset of landslide instability. Water can play different roles in slope stability that depend on the geomorphological conditions of the investigated sites as well as on the type of rainfall events (duration and intensity). In terms of its effect on the physical processes, the presence of groundwater circulation can increase water pressure and/or decrease shear strength within the soil. The complexity of landslides combined with the intrinsic uncertainties of these problems make it hard for scientists to forecast where and when a landslide may occur.

We would like to invite you to participate in this Special Issue, which will focus primarily on the study of the role of water in the definition of landslide hazards. This will take into account innovative approaches and/or case studies that focus on the use of new technologies or the integration of different monitoring systems able to characterize groundwater circulation in a slope, as well as the use of models capable of forecasting landslide hazards. All landslide types will be considered, ranging from shallow to deep landslides or from slow movements to very rapid ones. All scales are contemplated, from the local to the global. This will also include studies at the laboratory scale, where authors can focus on technology innovation in order to better understand how water can trigger landslides.

Prof. Monica Papini
Prof. Laura Longoni
Guest Editors

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