This deep-seated landslide is located directly adjacent to the Hidroituango Reservoir, impounded by a 225 m high embankment dam for the purpose of hydropower generation. Risk reduction measures include careful monitoring as well the removal of landslide material and slope stabilization.

Keywords

hydraulic engineering, lake, landslide, mountainscape, power plant, rock slide, tropical rainforest, Zonobiome I

Created

Tuesday 9 August 2022 by Martin Mergili in South America / Colombia (520 visits)