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Anju, S. S. and Gogoi, R., (2020) Macro-scale (1:50,000) Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in parts of toposheets 47E/08, 47F/05 & 47F/06 in parts of Pune and Raigad Districts, Maharashtra.
The presence of loose basaltic boulders developed due to spheroidal weathering lying over the slope seems unstable and can fail during monsoon times and it can become a threat to life and property. So proper remedial measures should be taken as suggested
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Ghevandi Apti-Dudhivare road
Clear the blocked hillside drain. Removal of loose blocks and other loose materials lying over the slope. Reprofiling of slopes to reduce slope angle
Diverting the surface runoff above the slope thereby decreasing the water content or pore pressure of th
Preparatory Factors: The spheroidal weathering of basalt leads to the loosing of rock strength and development of detached loose rock boulders.
Presence of jointed rock mass.
Presence of thick column of debris material comprising of rock boulders of vary