Listen "READING THE ROCKS: how we can predict landslides to keep homes safe and highways open ft. Professor Malcolm Whitworth"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, Professor Malcolm Whitworth explains engineering geomorphology! He tells John Worsey how the team study landscapes to predict, prevent and prepare for natural hazards. Malcolm tells explains how satellite imagery allows him to study one of the world’s most important trade routes: the M-41 or Pamir Highway, which stretches across the mountainous terrain of the former silk road. A road in such conditions could be subject to erosion, landslides, earthquakes and avalanches so smart engineering and analysis is essential to keep its users safe and moving. He’s using contemporary imaging techniques and engineering knowhow to advise construction firms, planners, developers and citizens on the safest way to keep highways open and communities connected. Points of Interest: Malcolm Whitworth, Reader in of Engineering, Geomorphology and Natural Hazards: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/malcolm-whitworth(0756cd77-da91-4b64-90aa-a944e656cdac).html Disaster risk reduction along the Pamir Highway https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/projects/disaster-risk-reduction-from-landslides-along-the-m41-road-in-the-pamir-mountain-range-eastern-tajikistan(3b1feb2d-7e20-4ca6-8b10-d0521066b336).html Ensuring the Pamir Highway is resilient to climate and disaster risk: https://www.gfdrr.org/en/feature-story/rocky-future-ensuring-central-asias-mountains-are-climate-and-disaster-resilient What is Engineering Geomorphology in the UK? https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276167803_A_note_on_the_origins_of_engineering_geomorphology_in_the_UK The European Space Agency, observing the earth: http://www.esa.inthttp://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/ESA_for_Earth “Everything you need to know about the Pamir Highway” for drivers and travellers: https://againstthecompass.com/en/pamir-highway/ Follow our latest research - https://www.port.ac.uk/research Solve Magazine- port.ac.uk/solve https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/magazines/solve-magazine Portsmouth Social Media LinksFacebook - facebook.com/universityofportsmouthInstagram -instagram.com/portsmouthuni/Twitter -
More episodes of the podcast Life Solved
Will architecture save the world?
24/04/2024
Sport saving our seas
04/04/2024
The academic imprisoned for his research
28/03/2024
When Will the Cost of Living Crisis End?
25/01/2024
The Science Of Smells
11/01/2024