Nana Bliadze
Doctor of Geography, Associate Professor, Akaki Tsereteli State University
Magdana Kvabziridze
Doctor of Geography, Associate Professor, Akaki Tsereteli State University
magdana.kvabziridze@atsu.edu.ge
Abstract
In the Imereti region, approximately 73 settlements are located within high-risk landslide zones, 151 settlements in medium-risk zones, 152 in low-risk zones, and 168 in non-hazardous zones. In the mid-mountainous areas of Imereti, the intensification of landslide activity has typically occurred during years of above-average atmospheric precipitation, particularly under conditions of heavy and torrential rainfall.
Considering the spatial distribution of risk across the region, the implementation of systematic geomonitoring is of critical importance. In the near future, it is also necessary to conduct comprehensive assessments of settlement conditions, as well as the resilience of agricultural lands and infrastructure located in high-risk areas. Based on these findings, detailed risk maps should be developed to provide a spatial representation of landslide hazard levels and support informed decision-making.
Keywords: Landslide, Hazard Risk, Atmospheric Precipitation
JEL: Q54; R52; O18
DOI: 10.52244/c2025.46
The article is in Georgian.
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National Environment Agency. Verified on 18.09.2025