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Landslide at Su-Hua Highway 115.9k triggered by Typhoon Megi in Taiwan

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This study focused on the landslide case at Su-Hua Highway 115.9k, Taiwan. A preliminary investigation was conducted on geomorphologic features change and landslide mechanisms using digital elevation models, geographical maps, and remote sensing images at different times in conjunction with geological surveys and analysis results. Using the results of geological surveys and physical model experiments, we constructed a discrete element method to simulate the process of landslide movement. The results revealed deformation in the metamorphic rock slopes upstream of 115.9k. The slopes around the erosion gully upstream presented visible slope toes cutting and tension cracks at the crest as well as unstable rock masses. According to the results of numerical simulation for typhoon Megi event, intense rains could induce slippage in the rock debris/masses in the source area, initially at a speed of 5–20 m/s. Subsequently, steeper terrain could cause the rock debris/masses to accelerate to form a high-speed (>30 m/s) debris slide quickly moving downstream to form an alluvial fan downstream by the sea.

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Acknowledgments

The research is mainly supported by the National Science Council of Taiwan, grant no. NSC 101-2218-E-270-001. The advice, comments, and help provided by the editor and two anonymous reviewers have significantly strengthened the scientific soundness of this paper. Their kind assists are gratefully acknowledged.

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  1. Department of Civil Engineering, Chienkuo Technology University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Republic of China

    Chia-Ming Lo

  2. Disaster Prevention Technology Research Center, Sinotech Engineering Consultants, Inc., Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China

    Ching-Fang Lee

  3. Department of Civil Engineering, National Central University, Chung-Li, Taiwan, Republic of China

    Hsien-Ter Chou

  4. Department of Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China

    Ming-Lang Lin

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Lo, CM., Lee, CF., Chou, HT. et al. Landslide at Su-Hua Highway 115.9k triggered by Typhoon Megi in Taiwan. Landslides 11, 293–304 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10346-013-0435-z

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