Identification and Protection of Landslide Prone Areas in Karul Ghat Region

Landslides are amongst the most damaging natural hazards in the mountainous terrain. The area surrounded by pre-occurred landslide in Karul Ghat near Vaibhavwadi, Maharashtra is chosen as study area. Google Maps, Cartosat, and other satellite image services together with topographical sheets from the Survey of India, baseline data on a variety of parameters like slope, relative relief, drainage density, and geology are derived from these sheets. The aim of study is to discuss the role of mapping geological ligaments and terrain parameters like streams, slope and aspect. The main factors of landslide is rainfall. Any remedial measure used must include one or both of the above parameters. Soil samples are collected and physical, and engineering properties of the soil were tested in the laboratory. Thus, the slope characteristics are found. From this the most economical and feasible preventive measure can be used on site to prevent further landslides in the Karul Ghat region.