Journal of Himalayan Geology, Volume 3Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, 1992 - Geology |
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Page 80
The rocks are deeply weathered . The high density of joints is probably
connected with high seismicity of this region , which also supports a high activity
of mass wasting . Pre - landslide Landscape The Ambootia landslide valley
extends for ...
The rocks are deeply weathered . The high density of joints is probably
connected with high seismicity of this region , which also supports a high activity
of mass wasting . Pre - landslide Landscape The Ambootia landslide valley
extends for ...
Page 82
Between the nivelation points no 7 and 68 , the 3-6 ° sloping surface is built of
colluvial deposits up to 30 m thick and overlying the deeply weathered bedrock .
Its upper member cut in colluvium forms two - storeyed The transformation of ...
Between the nivelation points no 7 and 68 , the 3-6 ° sloping surface is built of
colluvial deposits up to 30 m thick and overlying the deeply weathered bedrock .
Its upper member cut in colluvium forms two - storeyed The transformation of ...
Page 87
... the saturated thick colluvial and underlying weathered rock over the former
valley head slumped down and spread like a big debris tongue carving out
channel 30-60 m deep and pushing out a mass of ca 10-15 mil . m } , partly
deposited as ...
... the saturated thick colluvial and underlying weathered rock over the former
valley head slumped down and spread like a big debris tongue carving out
channel 30-60 m deep and pushing out a mass of ca 10-15 mil . m } , partly
deposited as ...
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Contents
Fold shape analysis in the vicinity of North Almora Thrust in District | 121 |
Simla group problem in HimalayaA critical review | 131 |
Geology of Kishanpur NagrotaBasantgarhGujru Nagrota Sector of Inner | 137 |
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