LIRA is an acronym that stands for ‘Landslide Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.’ The aim of this project is to develop a pioneering and resilient approach to assess landslide susceptibility, hazard, and risk. This involves a comprehensive methodology that integrates diverse data, including topographical, geological, geotechnical, hydrogeological, tectonic, climatic, and land use information. The methodology uniquely combines classical quantitative geotechnical safety indices, Machine Learning analysis, and advanced statistical techniques to effectively manage uncertainties, yielding dependable results even in regions with limited landslide records. The outcome will be a sophisticated tool, unprecedented in its scope that integrates key causal and triggering factors to automatically generate comprehensive maps depicting landslide susceptibility, hazard, and risk for the entire nation of Cyprus. Given Cyprus’ geological intricacies, mountainous terrain, rainfall patterns, human activities, and seismic activity, it serves as an ideal testing ground for this tool.
The collaborative nature of the project with local stakeholders, particularly authorities lacking comprehensive risk reduction policies, positions this initiative to usher in safer measures for the future development of rural, tourist, residential, and economic activities. Beyond the project’s duration, the proposed infrastructure stands to benefit state authorities, policy makers, the construction industry, and practicing engineers in Cyprus.
