Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment. Gravity basement of the Guinsaugon landslide along the Philippine Fault Zone. A relief plane was being flown into the region carrying emergency trauma kits, rubber boots, ropes, clothing, flashlights and medicine.
In addition, the workshop was tasked with determining the next steps as Leyte and the Philippines move forward from the world's deadliest single-event landslide since 1998. Rep. No.
China offered a donation of $1 million in cash and material. Ed., Landslides, analysis and control. The disastrous 17 February 2006 rockslide-debris avalanche on Leyte Island, Philippines: a catastrophic landslide in tropical mountain terrain. A relief plane was being flown into the region carrying emergency trauma kits, rubber boots, ropes, clothing, flashlights and medicine.
, BBC, 17 February 2006] 2008 workshopAfter two years, the international geoscience community including experts from Japan, Canada, United States, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Hong Kong, UK, Taiwan and the Phlippines, came together in Tacloban and St. Bernard to examine known information on the Guinsaugon disaster. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 7, 89 - 101.] The important thing is that were able to know the preconditioning of the slopes." "Was the landslide caused by ground shaking or excessive rain? As time moves on, the rock begins to age and die and finally it collapses. [Catane,S.G., Cabria, H.B., Tomarong, C.P., Saturay, R.M., Zarco, M.A.H. Preliminary report on the 17 February 2006 Leyte Philippines landslide.
Earth Planets Space, 59, 1067 - 1071.] classification. In: Turner A.K.
Landslides, 4.] oi Sciences, pp. China offered a donation of $1 million in cash and material.
Transp Res Board, Spec Rep 247, pp 36-75.] Soils and Foundations, 45, 685-693.] , BBC, 17 February 2006] 2008 workshopAfter two years, the international geoscience community including experts from Japan, Canada, United States, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Hong Kong, UK, Taiwan and the Phlippines, came together in Tacloban and St. Bernard to examine known information on the Guinsaugon disaster. Thailand also pledged $100,000. , BBC, 17 February 2006] However, local government officials and eyewitnesses say that the area was well forested and the governor's office said that deforestation logging activities were not the causal factor. , BBC, 17 February 2006] Experts did agree that torrential rains lasting two weeks before the mudslide was the main cause for the disaster. New Zealand would send $133,000 to be used in future rescue operations. [http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SP284666.htm "Hundreds feared dead in Philippine mudslide"] , Reuters, 17 February 2006] On February 17, 2006, Philippine National Red Cross chairman Richard J. Gordon who was then in Geneva attending a boardmeeting of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement appealed for international assistance.He raised US $1.5 million to help the victims of the mudslides. 11-33, 1978.]
[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4723770.stm "What caused Philippines landslide?"] Volume estimates in recent publications range between 14 Mm3 and 20 Mm3, converging on or about 15 Mm3. [Orense, R.P.
A minor earthquake in the morning of February 17 also affected the relief operation as the ground remained unstable.Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo made an address on television stating that "help is on the way". Catastrophic rockslide-debris avalanche at St. Bernard, Southern Leyte, Philippines. 2006. "Was the landslide caused by ground shaking or excessive rain? China offered a donation of $1 million in cash and material. Ed., Landslides, analysis and control.
[Makino, M., Mandanas, A.A. and Catane, S.G. 2007. The 17 February 2006 Guinsaugon rock slide-debris avalanche, Southern Leyte, Philippines: deposit characteristics and failure mechanism. [http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SP284666.htm "Hundreds feared dead in Philippine mudslide"] , Reuters, 17 February 2006] About 6,000 U.S. Army and Marine Corps troops are in the Philippines for an annual bilateral exercise. and Sapuay, S.E. 11-33, 1978.] These corporations have particularly penetrated Samar and Leyte, islands in central Philippines which are rich in bauxite, nickel and copper.The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) lists two mining companies which have an ongoing exploration in the region, particularly in Southern Leyte: The Buena Suerte Mining Corporation, which explores the areas near San Francisco, San Ricardo, Pintuyan and Liloan (6,611.59 has.)
This is one of the things that is not yet resolved." [Makino, M., Mandanas, A.A. and Catane, S.G. 2007.
Rainfall amounting to over 200cm (79 inches) in ten days loosened the soil so much that the resulting sludge and rocks thundered down the slopes of nearby Mount Can-abag, virtually disintegrating it. ; Shuster R.L. Gold, silver, and other associated minerals can be mined in these areas.May 2006 mudslideDue to Typhoon Chanchu (Philippine name: Caloy), flash floods and mudslides isolated at least 11 barangays in Sogod, Southern Leyte. A minor earthquake in the morning of February 17 also affected the relief operation as the ground remained unstable.Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo made an address on television stating that "help is on the way". , BBC, 17 February 2006] 2008 workshopAfter two years, the international geoscience community including experts from Japan, Canada, United States, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Hong Kong, UK, Taiwan and the Phlippines, came together in Tacloban and St. Bernard to examine known information on the Guinsaugon disaster. Rep. No. Richard Guthrie, of University of Waterloo, Canada, stated: "We have had very large rains and we have had very large earthquakes in the past; The rocks have been stretched and strained. Earth Planets Space, 59, 1067 - 1071.] Transportation Research Board Sp. Acad.
Transportation Research Board Sp. [ [http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L17729820.htm "Red Cross seeks $1.5 mln for Philippine mudslide"] , Reuters, 17 February 2006] The Red Cross said that it feared that the death toll would be high. Volume estimates in recent publications range between 14 Mm3 and 20 Mm3, converging on or about 15 Mm3. These corporations have particularly penetrated Samar and Leyte, islands in central Philippines which are rich in bauxite, nickel and copper.The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) lists two mining companies which have an ongoing exploration in the region, particularly in Southern Leyte: The Buena Suerte Mining Corporation, which explores the areas near San Francisco, San Ricardo, Pintuyan and Liloan (6,611.59 has.) The La Nia weather phenomenon was blamed for the non-stop rains that occurred in the province, as well as in the Caraga region, which is due south of Leyte. Singapore has said, according to a statement from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, that officials would help the Arroyo administration in any way possible. China offered a donation of $1 million in cash and material. Three Philippines National Red Cross teams with search and rescue dogs were at the site to provide assistance and more are expected to join. oi Sciences, pp. Thailand also pledged $100,000. 2007.
DOI 10.1007/s10064-008-0120-y, 16p.] [Evans, S.G., Guthrie, R.H., Roberts, N.J., and Bishop, N.F. [Makino, M., Mandanas, A.A. and Catane, S.G. 2007. Provincial Governor Rosette Lerias said at the time the school had 246 students and seven teachers; only a child and an adult was rescued immediately after the disaster transpired. and Pioquinto, W.C. 2007. Indonesia and Turkey have humanitarian contingents as well. A relief plane was being flown into the region carrying emergency trauma kits, rubber boots, ropes, clothing, flashlights and medicine. The funds will be used to purchase tents, blankets, cooking utensils, mosquito nets, temporary shelter materials, hygiene articles, water purification tablets and medicines. Volume estimates in recent publications range between 14 Mm3 and 20 Mm3, converging on or about 15 Mm3. Soils and Foundations, 45, 685-693.] No casualties were reported. The disastrous 17 February 2006 rockslide-debris avalanche on Leyte Island, Philippines: a catastrophic landslide in tropical mountain terrain. The disastrous 17 February 2006 rockslide-debris avalanche on Leyte Island, Philippines: a catastrophic landslide in tropical mountain terrain. In addition, the workshop was tasked with determining the next steps as Leyte and the Philippines move forward from the world's deadliest single-event landslide since 1998. Gold, silver, and other associated minerals can be mined in these areas.May 2006 mudslideDue to Typhoon Chanchu (Philippine name: Caloy), flash floods and mudslides isolated at least 11 barangays in Sogod, Southern Leyte. (eds) Landslides: Investigation and Mitigation. No casualties were reported. [http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SP284666.htm "Hundreds feared dead in Philippine mudslide"] , Reuters, 17 February 2006] The United States sent two naval vessels, the USS "Essex" and the USS "Harpers Ferry" from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, to the area to provide assistance. Importantly, the geological and geomorphological history of the slope including, for example, the prominent strike-slip movement of about 2.5 cm per year, has ultimately lead to failures all along the scarp, including the one that buried Guinsaugon. [http://news.inq7.net/nation/index.php?index=1&story_id=66625 Landslide triggers avalanche of international aid] , The Inquirer, 19 February 2006] Other countries have donated or pledged assistance to the Philippine government. (eds) Landslides: Investigation and Mitigation. [Makino, M., Mandanas, A.A. and Catane, S.G. 2007. 176, Nat. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 7, 89 - 101.] Richard Guthrie, of University of Waterloo, Canada, stated: "We have had very large rains and we have had very large earthquakes in the past; The rocks have been stretched and strained. , BBC, 17 February 2006] Experts did agree that torrential rains lasting two weeks before the mudslide was the main cause for the disaster. The official death toll stands at 1,126. The funds will be used to purchase tents, blankets, cooking utensils, mosquito nets, temporary shelter materials, hygiene articles, water purification tablets and medicines. 2007. - "BBC News" 17 February 2006* [http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/net/2006/02/12/caraga.region.under.state.of.calamity.html Caraga region under state of calamity] - SunStar News 12 February 2006* [http://news.inq7.net/breaking/index.php?index=1&story_id=67088 North Korean leader offers condolences to landslide victims] - Philippine Daily Inquirer 22 February 2006* [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view_article.php?article_id=135682 Living dangerously with landslides] - Philippine Daily Inquirer 10 May 2008External links* [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=philippines&t=k&ll=10.271006,125.113678&spn=0.191882,0.334053&t=k St. Bernard, Leyte from Google Maps] * [http://www.guinsaugon2008.com Official website of the 2008 International Conference-Website on the Guinsaugon Landslide], Philippine congressman Roger Mercado of Southern Leyte claimed in a Reuters interview that logging and mining done in the area three decades ago was the main culprit.
Ed., Landslides, analysis and control. Volume estimates in recent publications range between 14 Mm3 and 20 Mm3, converging on or about 15 Mm3. and Orophilippine Ventures, Inc., which explores Sogod, Liloan, St. Bernard and Libagon. or Cruden and Varnes (1996) [Cruden D.M., VARNES D. J. Volume estimates in recent publications range between 14 Mm3 and 20 Mm3, converging on or about 15 Mm3. 176, Nat. , BBC, 17 February 2006] However, local government officials and eyewitnesses say that the area was well forested and the governor's office said that deforestation logging activities were not the causal factor. and Sapuay, S.E. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4723770.stm "What caused Philippines landslide?"] Earth Planets Space, 59, 1067 - 1071.] The La Nia weather phenomenon was blamed for the non-stop rains that occurred in the province, as well as in the Caraga region, which is due south of Leyte. Volume estimates in recent publications range between 14 Mm3 and 20 Mm3, converging on or about 15 Mm3. Similarly, the role of minor ground shaking that occurred at about the same time is still uncertain. The landslide is classified as a rock slide-debris avalanche using the Varnes (1978) [Varnes D. J.: Slope movement types and processes. In: Turner A.K. [ [http://www.gmanews.tv/story/93460/Scientists-clueless-on-cause-of-Southern-Leyte-landslide www.gmanews.tv, Scientists clueless on cause of Southern Leyte landslide] ] Scientists are currently building a synthesis paper on the landslide and a set of recommendations regarding the next steps for the Philippines in relation to landslide hazards.Mining operationsReligious leaders and civil authorities suspect that mining interests are behind the Southern Leyte tragedy.The Supreme Court decision December last year reversing its earlier ruling concerning the legality of the Mining Act of 1995 has paved the way for U.S. and other foreign mining corporations to claim mining rights in the country, the report of the recently-concluded International Solidarity Mission (ISM) said.
2006 southern leyte mudslide cause and effect
