Landslide risk assessment, monitoring, and forecasting
About this course
This course provides an overview of key topics related to landslide disaster risk reduction (DRR), including an introduction to the main landslide typologies and their characteristics, an overview of the data required and the techniques most commonly used for landslide risk assessment, the most cost-effective methods for investigating and monitoring the various landslide typologies, and the best options for hazard management, including implementation of mitigation measures and early warning systems.
Aimed at both experts and non-expert people, the course provides advanced but easy-to-follow keys to understanding landslide disasters and the main methods for analyzing and managing the associated risks. The course addresses practical aspects and case studies that provide useful links to land use planning, risk mitigation/adaptation in hazard-prone areas, and integrated management of exposed sites.
Work load
The course is comprised of 5 modules with a duration of 1-2 hours each. The course can be completed in a total of 8 hours.