Integrated imaging of a landslide as a result of 4 years of observations – A case study from Outhern Carpathians

The problem of landslides is one of the greatest challenges in geohazard research. Due to their unpredictability, and complicated genesis, their detailed and accurate observation is necessary. Despite many studies on the subject, a general scheme for their recognition has still not been developed. An additional, and important fact that has recently been observed is the impact of the current state of the climate, and the human response to it. 

In the presented research results, an example where anthropogenic factors can have a significant impact on the evolution of a creeping landslide is described. As a result of changes in precipitation over years, artificial snowmaking is necessary to extend and even maintain the ski season on ski slopes and results in the unique characteristics of those landslides. In this presentation we shows the results of 4 years of geophysical observations, integrating multiple methods from geophysical imaging and remote sensing to determine the characteristics of the landslide, its changes and potential danger. The methods used, such as passive seismological monitoring, seismic tomography, electrical resistivity tomography, reflection imaging, terrestrial laser scanning and electromagnetic slingram in a time-lapse scheme allowed us to obtain an image of a temporally and spatially variable structure with remarkable accuracy. Additionally, there were also made an AMT profile with deep recognition range. The results obtained and their joint interpretation can serve as a reference in the study of similar landslide cases, where anthropogenic and climatic factors can significantly impact the evolution of such phenomena.

This research was funded by the National Science Centre, Poland (NCN), grant number 2020/37/N/ST10/01486.