Affiliation:
1. Earth Science Group, Department of Basic Science North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
2. Department of Engineering Geology Tarbiat Modares University Tehran Iran
Abstract
AbstractLandsliding and slope instability pose significant risks to human settlements and infrastructure. This study aims to develop a landslide susceptibility map for the mountainous regions of Tehran province, Iran. The rock engineering approach was employed at a regional scale, utilizing a database of regional landslides. The semi‐quantitative Rock Engineering System method was applied, considering 10 conditioning factors. The model was validated using historical landslide data, showing strong correlation. The majority of landslides occurred within medium and high susceptibility zones. Geological units, particularly the Karaj Formation's claystone layers, displayed a clear association with landslide susceptibility. The rock engineering approach yielded a highly accurate susceptibility map. Findings can inform future territorial planning in the area.