Geomorphological and geophysical analyses in a landslide area near Ebermannstadt, Northern Bavaria

Abstract

The region close to Ebermannstadt is highly prone to landslide activity. Geomorphological mapping, geophysical surveys (electric resistivity and seismic refraction) and substrate analyses were applied to investigate a landslide which was triggered in 1957. The study aims to reconstruct observations of the 1957 event and to compare the earlier situation with the recent surface and subsurface conditions. It was possible to trace the former observations in the relevant slope area and furthermore, to classify different slide masses and processes. The study also shows area-wide occurrence of ancient slide masses, which were incorporated during the landslide event of 1957. A remobilization of these accumulations cannot be excluded.