Introduction to the Physics of Landslides

1. Introduction and Problems
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2. Friction, Cohesion, and Slope Stability
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3. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
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4. Non-Newtonian Fluids, Mudflows, and Debris Flows: A Rheological Approach
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5. A Short Introduction to the Physics of Granular Media
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6. Granular Flows and Rock Avalanches
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7. Landslides in Peculiar Environments
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8. Rockfalls, Talus Formation, and Hillslope Evolution
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9. Subaqueous Landslides
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10. Other Forms of Gravity Mass Flows with Potentially Hazardous Effects
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Avainsanat: Earth Sciences, Applied Earth Sciences, Environmental Physics, Soft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Microfluidics, Physical Geography