Browsing by Subject "Landslides"
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An assessment of the spatial and temporal dynamics of landslide hazards and their implications on communities in Kabale District.
(Makerere University, 2014)Landslide occurrences in Kabale district is on the increase in the last 10 years. These threaten livelihood and can impact on the ecosystem services and benefits to communities. In this study, the spatial and temporal ... -
A characterisation of the physical properties of soil and the implications for landslide occurrence on the slopes of Mount Elgon, Eastern Uganda
(Springer, 2011-07-03)Soil properties of major landslides that occurred recently on the mid-altitude slopes of Mount Elgon, eastern Uganda were analysed. A mudflow, located at the Kitati protected forest site, and two deep debris flows on the ... -
District local governments' disaster preparedness and response to landslides: a case of Bududa in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04-12)The purpose of this study was to examine the levels of preparedness and response of District Local Governments towards landslide disaster with a specific focus on Bududa district. The specific objectives of the study ... -
Evaluation of watershed management in and around Echuya Forest Reserve, Western Uganda
(2010-08)The study was about watershed management for preservation, conservation and sustainable use of resources. The study was carried out in Kabale and Kisoro districts in the Kigezi Highlands where population pressure on land ... -
Landscape deformation monitoring for landslide susceptibility assessment in Mount Elgon, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Bududa district, located on the southwestern slopes of Mt. Elgon, continues to experience landslides with significant losses of lives and damages to property. The recorded landslides of Mt. Elgon are those associated with ... -
Landslide occurrences in the hilly areas of Bududa District in Eastern Uganda and their causes
(Makerere University, 2010-12)Although on a global scale Uganda is not known for landslide disasters, in the recent past especially in the years with above normal rainfall the loss of life and property from these disasters is increasing. This study ...