Evaluation and zoning of rockfall hazard in the Las Xanas Route (Asturias)

Authors

  • Claudia Alonso Cordero Dpto. Geología, Universidad de Oviedo.
  • María José Domínguez-Cuesta Dpto. Geología, Universidad de Oviedo.
  • José Cuervas-Mons Dpto. Geología, Universidad de Oviedo.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55407/geogaceta99838

Keywords:

hazard, Las Xanas trail, rockfall

Abstract

In this work, a rockfall susceptibility analysis was carried out in the Ruta de Las Xanas, Asturias. For this purpose, a methodological procedure was established consisting of: i) bibliographic compilation and acquisition of geospatial data of the area; ii) photo-interpretation and fieldwork, which included mapping of slope deposits and identification of susceptibility determining factors; iii) zoning of the susceptibility by sections by a Geographic Information System (GIS). The susceptibility zoning has let to establish that most of the route (76%, 2724.7 m) has low or medium-low susceptibility values, although there is a total of 863.4 m (24% of the route) whose susceptibility varies from medium-high to very high.

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Published

2022-06-06

How to Cite

Alonso Cordero, C., Domínguez-Cuesta, M. J., & Cuervas-Mons, J. (2022). Evaluation and zoning of rockfall hazard in the Las Xanas Route (Asturias). GEOGACETA, 71, 59–62. https://doi.org/10.55407/geogaceta99838

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