ISSN:
1572-9893
Keywords:
Geo-environmental mapping
;
engineering geology
;
geo-hazards
;
environmental damage
;
sustainable urban development
;
landfill sites
;
Nepal
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geography
Notes:
Abstract An engineering and environmental geological map of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal has been elaborated within a project of German-Nepalese cooperation. In the Kathmandu Valley, the major geo-environmental problems arise from haphazard exploitation of geologic resources, local landslide zones, severe problems of garbage disposal, river flooding and a dramatic river pollution. The map was prepared by the use of GIS techniques. It contains all basic geological and environmental data, as geotechnical risk zones (landslide-prone areas or those of poor foundation conditions), areas for preferable extraction of construction material and those not to be allowed to be exploited, areas of immediate need of reforestation in order to prevent landslide or badland development, groundwater protection zones, and suitable garbage disposal sites.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1007076813975
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