| Landslides disasters in Mexico caused more than 3500 deaths between 1935 and
2006. Such disasters have been mainly associated to intense precipitation
events derived from hurricanes, tropical storms and their interactions with
cold fronts, although earthquake triggered landslides have also occurred to
a lesser extent. The impact of landsliding in Mexico is basically determined
by the geomorphic features of mountain ranges and dissected plateaus
inhabited by vulnerable communities. The present contribution provides a
comprehensive temporal assessment of historical landslide disasters in
Mexico. Moreover, it aims at exploring the future directions of risk
management and disaster prevention, in order to reduce the impact of
landslides on populations as a result of climatic change, urban sprawl, land
use change and social vulnerability. |