r.slope.stability, including all its aspects, is documented in depth through scientific articles published in highly-ranked international journals. The key concepts and findings of the initiative are presented at international conferences. This list only shows the most important publications directly related to the r.slope.stability tool.
Journal articles
These are the most relevant publications, describing the latest developments and case studies.
2020
Palacio, J., Mergili, M., Aristizábal, E. (2020): Probabilistic landslide susceptibility analysis in tropical mountainous terrain using the physically based r.slope.stability model. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences 20: 815–829. doi:10.5194/nhess-20-815-2020
2018
Schmaltz, E., Mergili, M. (2018): Integration of root systems into a GIS-based slip surface model: computational experiments in a generic hillslope environment. Landslides 15(8): 1561-1575. doi:10.1007/s10346-018-0970-8
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Zieher, T., Schneider-Muntau, B., Mergili, M. (2017): Are real-world shallow landslides reproducible by physically-based models? Four test cases in the Laternser valley, Vorarlberg (Austria). Landslides 14(6): 2009-2023. doi:10.1007/s10346-017-0840-9
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2027
de Lima Neves Seefelder, C., Koide, S., Mergili, M. (2017): Does parameterization influence the performance of slope stability model results? A case study in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Landslides 14(4): 1389–1401. doi:10.1007/s10346-016-0783-6
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2014
Mergili, M., Marchesini, I., Rossi, M., Guzzetti, F., Fellin, W. (2014b): Spatially distributed three-dimensional slope stability modelling in a raster GIS. Geomorphology 206: 178-195. doi:10.1016/j.geomorph.2013.10.008
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Mergili, M., Marchesini, I., Alvioli, M., Metz, M., Schneider-Muntau, B., Rossi, M., Guzzetti, F. (2014a): A strategy for GIS-based 3D slope stability modelling over large areas. Geoscientific Model Development. 7: 2969–2982. doi:10.5194/gmd-7-2969-2014
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Contributions to conferences
Preliminary results and new ideas are documented as full paper or abstract, and presented as **oral presentation or *poster presentation.
2017
*Schmaltz, E., Mergili, M., Steger, S., Glade, T. (2017): Computational slope stability experiments implementing root system morphology in a generic hillslope environment. Geophysical Research Abstracts 19, EGU General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, 23-28 April 2017: 2112.
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2016
**de Lima Neves Seefelder, C., Mergili, M. (2016): Physically-based slope stability modelling and parameter sensitivity: a case study in the Quitite and Papagaio catchments, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Geophysical Research Abstracts 18, EGU General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, 17-22 April 2016: 6597.
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2015
Marchesini, I., *Mergili, M., Schneider-Muntau, B., Alvioli, M., Rossi, M., Guzzetti, F. (2015): Physically-based landslide susceptibility modelling: geotechnical testing and model evaluation issues. Geophysical Research Abstracts 17, EGU General Assembly, Vienna, April 12-17, 2015.
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Mergili, M., Marchesini, I., Rossi, M., Alvioli, M., Schneider-Muntau, B., Cardinali, M., Ardizzone, F., Fiorucci, F., Valigi, D., Santangelo, M., Bucci, F., Guzzetti, F. (2015): Considering parameter uncertainty in a GIS-based sliding surface model for large areas In: Schweckendiek, T., van Tol, A. F., Pereboom, D., van Staveren, M. T., Cools, P. M. C. B. M. (eds.): Geotechnical Safety and Risk V (Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium for Geotechnical Safety and Risk (ISGSR2015), Rotterdam, 13-16 October 2015): 952-957. IOS Press
Mergili, M., Marchesini, I., Alvioli, M., Rossi, M., Santangelo, M., Cardinali, M., Ardizzone, F., Fiorucci, F., Schneider-Muntau, B., Fellin, W., Guzzetti, F. (2015): GIS-based deterministic analysis of deep-seated slope stability in a complex geological setting. In: Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 2 (Proceedings of the IAEG XII Congress, Torino, September 15-19, 2014): 1437-1440. Springer.
2014
Marchesini, I., **Mergili, M., Rossi, M., Santangelo, M., Cardinali, M., Ardizzone, F., Fiorucci, F., Schneider-Muntau, B., Fellin, W., Guzzetti, F. (2014): A GRASS GIS approach for deep-seated slope stability analysis in complex geology. In: Sassa, K., Canuti, P., Yin, Y. (eds.): Landslide Science for a Safer Geoenvironment: Volume 2: Methods of Landslide Studies (Proceedings of the Third World Landslide Forum, Beijing, June 2-6, 2014): 483-490. Springer, Heidelberg, Berlin, New York.
**Baccarini, L., Alvioli, M., Cardinali, M., Fiorucci, F., Marchesini, I., Mergili, M., Rossi, M., Valigi, D. (2014): Suscettibilità da frana nell’area di Collazzone (Umbria, Italia centrale): applicazione di un modello distribuito fisicamente basato per scivolamenti profondi. GIT – Geology and Information Technology 9o Convegno Nazionale del Gruppo di Geologia Informatica, Sezione della Società Geologica Italiana, Montefalco, June 16-18, 2014.
Marchesini, I., *Mergili, M., Alvioli, M., Metz, M., Schneider-Muntau, B., Rossi, M., Guzzetti, F. (2014): Parallel processing for efficient 3D slope stability modelling. Geophysical Research Abstracts 16, EGU General Assembly, Vienna, April 27- May 2, 2014.
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**Mergili, M., Marchesini, I., Schneider-Muntau, B., Cardinali, M., Fiorucci, F., Valigi, D., Santangelo, M., Bucci, F., Guzzetti, F. (2014): GIS-based modelling of deep-seated slope stability in complex geology. Geophysical Research Abstracts 16, EGU General Assembly, Vienna, April 27- May 2, 2014.
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2013
**Mergili, M., Fellin, W. (2013): Three-Dimensional Modelling of Rotational Slope Failures with GRASS GIS. In: Margottini, C., Canuti, P., Sassa, K. (eds.): Landslide Science and Practice: Volume 3: Spatial Analysis and Modelling (Proceedings of the 2nd World Landslide Forum, FAO Headquarters Rome, Italy, October 3-9, 2011): 359–366. Springer, Heidelberg, Berlin, New York.
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*Marchesini, I., Mergili, M., Rossi, M., Santangelo, M., Cardinali, M., Fellin, W., Guzzetti, F. (2013): Application of the GRASS GIS model r.rotstab for the deterministic analysis of deep-seated slope stability in a complex geological setting. 8th IAG International Conference on Geomorphology, Paris, August 27-31, 2013.
*Mergili, M., Marchesini, I., Rossi, M., Guzzetti, F., Fellin, W. (2013): A GRASS GIS-based deterministic model for shallow and deep-seated landslide susceptibility analysis over large areas. Geophysical Research Abstracts 15, EGU General Assembly, Vienna, April 07-12, 2013.
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2012
Mergili, M., **Marchesini, I., Rossi, M., Guzzetti, F., Fellin, W. (2012): r.rotstab: a GRASS-based deterministic model for deep-seated landslide susceptibility analysis over large areas. Open Source Geospatial Research and Education Symposium, Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, October 24-26, 2012.
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*Mergili, M., Marchesini, I., Fellin, W., Rossi, M., Raia, S., Guzzetti, F. (2012): A three-dimensional slope stability model based on GRASS GIS and its application to the Collazzone area, Central Italy. Geophysical Research Abstracts 14, EGU General Assembly, Vienna, April 22-27, 2012.
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