River Cutting and Rainfall Threaten Stability of Baozha Landslide
The Baozha landslide in Enshi is studied to understand how it formed and how stable it is. By analyzing the soil and rock properties using a computer model, researchers found that the landslide was triggered by river erosion and rainfall. The front edge of the slope failed first, leading to the landslide. Currently, the main factors affecting the stability of the landslide are river cutting and rainfall. The landslide is stable for now, but could become unstable if the river cuts deeper. It is recommended to improve the front toe of the landslide to prevent future failures.