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The area of archaeological site of Machu Picchu was affected by large-scale slope movement in the past. This event in the paleogeomorphological evolution of the area, along with intensive fluvial erosion and tectonic disturbance of the rocks, has been significantly affecting the evolution of the landscape. Unknown triggering impulse for such huge slope deformation and presence of several younger generations...
The Geology of Machu Picchu area is characterised by granitoid bodies that had been emplaced in the axial zones of the main rift system. Deformation of the granite, caused by cooling and tectonic phases, originated 4 main joint sets, regularly spaced (few decimetres to metres). Several slope instability phenomena have been identified and classified according to mechanism, material involved and state...
The landslide hazards analysis was the principal motivation to start geomorphological investigations in the area of Machu Picchu Sanctuary. But very soon, the need of a broader research was revealed, because the landscape evolution of the Urubamba River meander, where the archaeological site is located, is rather complex. Besides slope movements, also deepwards erosion, and selective mass wasting...
The geology of Machu Picchu area is characterized by granitoid bodies that had been emplaced in the axial zones of the main rift system. Deformation of the granite, caused by cooling and tectonic phases, originated 4 main joint sets, regularly spaced (few decimeters to meters). Several slope instability phenomena have been identified and classified according to mechanism, material involved and state...
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