Field Observations & Interpretation:
i. The landslide had occurred on the south-eastern slope of a north-northeast trending linear hillock.
ii. In general, the linear hillock is moderately forested and covered by trees, bushes and wild banana plants.
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Chasie M. &  Theophilus P.K., 2017: Updation of existing landslide inventory of North Eastern region based on the new incidences as and when occurs during the period, Unpubl. GSI progress report for FS 2016-23
The landslide was basically a debris slide which got surcharged with water and progressed into a debris flow. The flow of the debris was solely responsible for the destruction, damage and loss of lives and property. Removal and clearing of debris along t
Bhalukpong Circuit House slide
NE of Bhalukpong Helipad
1) The 2-2.5m thick sandy overburden overlying the exposed bedrock near the crown scarp may be trimmed and benched at 1m interval/s. 2) A wire-mesh gabion retaining wall spanning from the standing tree at the left foot of the landslide to the extreme rig
From the field studies, a combination of factors has been interpreted to be involved in the initiation and triggering of the landslide, which are:
i. The linear hillock has been subjected to reported earlier excavations/modifications, subsequently exposi