Bhandari A., et. al., 2016. Macro-scale (1:50,000) Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in parts of Toposheet Nos. 47G/02, 47G/03, 47G/04 and 47G/08 Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. Unpub. GSI report of FS 2015-2016.
Highly to completely altered rock mass (defining upper part of the lava flow) exposed in the lower part of the cut face and well jointed; Steep cutslope; Spot has likeliness to fail in future considering further erosion
Kurthunda
NH-66
Diversion of water away from the failed slope; Plantation of deep rooted shrubs/ trees
Selective erosion of the completely altered rock mass exposed in the lower part of the cutslope removing basal support of well jointed rock mass exposed in the upper part of the cutslope