Investigation on the Impact of Cloudburst in Tehri District, Uttaranchal - 31 August 2001

Authors

  • Ajay K. Naithani
     Department of Geology, Post Box. No. 86, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal) 246 174
  • Varun Joshi
     GBP Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Garhwal Unit, Srinagar (Garhwal) 246 174
  • C. Prasad
     GBP Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Garhwal Unit, Srinagar (Garhwal) 246 174

Abstract

The catastrophic landslides of Gona village, which took place on 31 August 2001, has been subjected to field investigation. Our study indicates that a combination of several factors are responsible for this tragedy, but the action of water during the cloudburst was the main triggering factor.

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Volume 60, Issue 5, November 2002

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Short Communications

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Published

2002-11-01

How to Cite

Naithani, A. K., Joshi, V., & Prasad, C. (2002). Investigation on the Impact of Cloudburst in Tehri District, Uttaranchal - 31 August 2001. Journal of Geological Society of India, 60(5), 573–577. Retrieved from http://www.geosocindia.com/index.php/jgsi/article/view/83557