A GIS-Based Kinematic Analysis for Jointed Rock Slope Stability: An Application to Himalayan Slopes

GIS-based kinematic stability analysis in rock slopes is a rare practice geological engineering despite its immense potential to delineate unstable zones mountainous region. In this article, we have used modified technique assess the efficiency of predicting shallow landslides Himalayan mountains on regional scale. The limited use primarily due complexities involved practical application. To make more effective and convenient usability, present methods new application, ‘GISMR’, that works with aid GIS software for determination susceptibility. A method was implemented define terms failure susceptibility scale 0 100 rather than conservative result, such as or non-failure. We also another functionality GISMR provides optimised slope angles over This could decision-making process when selecting suitable location road path other constructions are impacted by mountain slopes. applicability demonstrated failure-prone region Indian Himalayas. outcomes region, which intersected strategic National Highway 05 long history landslide-related hazards. It found 9.61% area susceptible failure. However, 2.28% classified low 2.58% very-low susceptible. regions moderately high, very-high cover 2.78%, 1.49%, 0.46% whole area, respectively. results were evaluated receiver operating characteristic curve frequency ratio represent association between mass movement inventory area. concluded has strong relationship landslide activity