In a rubber plantation owned by Harrison Ltd. at Kappakkadu, Perunadu village (N09┬║20ΓÇÖ50.91, E 76┬║55ΓÇÖ6.63ΓÇ¥), a debris flow originated with length 32m, width 8 to 12 m and height 25m. The run out distance is 190 m. The land use pa
Loose soil exists in the source as well as flow path.
Harrisons plantation slide
Kappakadu , Perunadu
Unstable debris material on the upslope as well as along the slide course needs to be removed. Benching of slope is also suggested for stabilising the slope.
Increase in pore water pressure and decrease in shear strength of the overburden material resulting in failure of slope along with heavy discharge of debris and water downslope, creating a new channel. Development of joints in the country rock along the