5. Conclusion
Through high resolution satellite imagery interpretation, 35
debris rockslides were identified. In all debris rockslides, the lithology
(sandstones and lutites) acts as the main controlling factor.
A seismic origin related to Qauternary faults is proposed as the
triggering factor of landslides in the area. Nevertheless, it has not
been possibly to clearly relate a single slide to a certain trigger
event or fault. In this context, earthquakes should be considered as
a primary triggering factor for slide occurrence rather than precipitation
in the study area.
The statistical analysis revealed that the distribution of debris
rockslides can be explained mainly by lithology, with some additional
influences of elevation and aspect. All debris rockslides lie