Potential landsliding at the North Spur, Churchill river valley

Abstract

The North Spur is a piece of land acting like a natural dam whose stability is crucial for the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project. Stabilization measures have been designed to improve its stability taking into account the presence of sensitive clay. This paper discusses the potential landsliding at this site and presents the methodology used to study the progressive failure mechanisms which could impact the stability of the North Spur.