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Landslide hazard of slopes of sewage treatment plant lagoons constructed in colluvium deposits

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A landslide occurred in colluvial deposits at one of the lagoons of Wadi Es-Sir Sewage Treatment Plant Project (under construction) in Jordan. This paper summarizes the geotechnical investigations conducted at three lagoon sites in the project area including the failed lagoon. Results of stability analyses are presented along with recommendations to stabilize the slided lagoon and surrounding areas.

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  1. Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid, Jordan

    Azm S. Al-Homoud

  2. Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing Company, Amman, Jordan

    Ahmed B. Tal

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Al-Homoud, A.S., Tal, A.B. Landslide hazard of slopes of sewage treatment plant lagoons constructed in colluvium deposits. Nat Hazards 12, 77–94 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00605281

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