Application of multi-source remote sensing technologies in identification and evolution mechanism analysis of creep landslides: a case study of Shibatai landslide in Wenchuan earthquake area

Slow-moving landslides pose significant long-term hazards in seismically active mountainous regions. However, their subtle deformation patterns and complex internal structures present challenges for accurate identification and monitoring using conventional methods. This study integrates remote sensi...

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Main Authors: Defu Wang, Li Liu, Chao Luo, Xuehu Wen, Yongxin Li, Dongyu Ren, Wei Tang
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feart.2025.1498028/full
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author Defu Wang
Li Liu
Li Liu
Chao Luo
Xuehu Wen
Yongxin Li
Dongyu Ren
Wei Tang
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description Slow-moving landslides pose significant long-term hazards in seismically active mountainous regions. However, their subtle deformation patterns and complex internal structures present challenges for accurate identification and monitoring using conventional methods. This study integrates remote sensing technologies, including InSAR, DIC, LiDAR, and UAV photogrammetry, to comprehensively analyze the Shibatai creep landslide in the Wenchuan earthquake-affected area. Results reveal that the landslide exhibits a four-stage evolution process, from initial gravity-induced creep to earthquake disturbance, rainfall influence, and multi-level sliding formation. The study identifies six secondary sliding bodies within the landslide, with the most intense deformation occurring at their boundaries. Notably, DIC and UAV technologies demonstrated superior performance in detecting significant deformation features, aligning closely with field observations. The research proposes a multi-scale, multi-technology combination strategy for landslide investigation, emphasizing the complementary nature of different remote sensing techniques. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of focusing on main deformation areas, particularly at the boundaries of secondary blocks, for efficient field verification and monitoring. These findings provide valuable insights for refining landslide identification processes, optimizing monitoring strategies, and enhancing risk assessment in post-earthquake environments.
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spelling doaj-art-119f0a0bc19f47e9be87b64fb3e3aad92025-08-20T03:16:28ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Earth Science2296-64632025-02-011310.3389/feart.2025.14980281498028Application of multi-source remote sensing technologies in identification and evolution mechanism analysis of creep landslides: a case study of Shibatai landslide in Wenchuan earthquake areaDefu Wang0Li Liu1Li Liu2Chao Luo3Xuehu Wen4Yongxin Li5Dongyu Ren6Wei Tang7Third Institute of GeoInformation Mapping, Ministry of Natural Resources, Chengdu, ChinaThird Institute of GeoInformation Mapping, Ministry of Natural Resources, Chengdu, ChinaKey Laboratory of Digital Cartography and Land Information Application, Ministry of Natural Resources, Chengdu, ChinaThird Institute of GeoInformation Mapping, Ministry of Natural Resources, Chengdu, ChinaThird Institute of GeoInformation Mapping, Ministry of Natural Resources, Chengdu, ChinaThird Institute of GeoInformation Mapping, Ministry of Natural Resources, Chengdu, ChinaKey Laboratory of Digital Cartography and Land Information Application, Ministry of Natural Resources, Chengdu, ChinaThird Institute of GeoInformation Mapping, Ministry of Natural Resources, Chengdu, ChinaSlow-moving landslides pose significant long-term hazards in seismically active mountainous regions. However, their subtle deformation patterns and complex internal structures present challenges for accurate identification and monitoring using conventional methods. This study integrates remote sensing technologies, including InSAR, DIC, LiDAR, and UAV photogrammetry, to comprehensively analyze the Shibatai creep landslide in the Wenchuan earthquake-affected area. Results reveal that the landslide exhibits a four-stage evolution process, from initial gravity-induced creep to earthquake disturbance, rainfall influence, and multi-level sliding formation. The study identifies six secondary sliding bodies within the landslide, with the most intense deformation occurring at their boundaries. Notably, DIC and UAV technologies demonstrated superior performance in detecting significant deformation features, aligning closely with field observations. The research proposes a multi-scale, multi-technology combination strategy for landslide investigation, emphasizing the complementary nature of different remote sensing techniques. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of focusing on main deformation areas, particularly at the boundaries of secondary blocks, for efficient field verification and monitoring. These findings provide valuable insights for refining landslide identification processes, optimizing monitoring strategies, and enhancing risk assessment in post-earthquake environments.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feart.2025.1498028/fullWenchuan earthquake areacreep landslidemulti-source remote sensingrefined identificationapplication inspiration
spellingShingle Defu Wang
Li Liu
Li Liu
Chao Luo
Xuehu Wen
Yongxin Li
Dongyu Ren
Wei Tang
Application of multi-source remote sensing technologies in identification and evolution mechanism analysis of creep landslides: a case study of Shibatai landslide in Wenchuan earthquake area
Frontiers in Earth Science
Wenchuan earthquake area
creep landslide
multi-source remote sensing
refined identification
application inspiration
title Application of multi-source remote sensing technologies in identification and evolution mechanism analysis of creep landslides: a case study of Shibatai landslide in Wenchuan earthquake area
title_full Application of multi-source remote sensing technologies in identification and evolution mechanism analysis of creep landslides: a case study of Shibatai landslide in Wenchuan earthquake area
title_fullStr Application of multi-source remote sensing technologies in identification and evolution mechanism analysis of creep landslides: a case study of Shibatai landslide in Wenchuan earthquake area
title_full_unstemmed Application of multi-source remote sensing technologies in identification and evolution mechanism analysis of creep landslides: a case study of Shibatai landslide in Wenchuan earthquake area
title_short Application of multi-source remote sensing technologies in identification and evolution mechanism analysis of creep landslides: a case study of Shibatai landslide in Wenchuan earthquake area
title_sort application of multi source remote sensing technologies in identification and evolution mechanism analysis of creep landslides a case study of shibatai landslide in wenchuan earthquake area
topic Wenchuan earthquake area
creep landslide
multi-source remote sensing
refined identification
application inspiration
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feart.2025.1498028/full
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