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Size scaling of large landslides from incomplete inventories
Oliver Korup
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Institute of Environmental Sciences and Geography, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
Institute of Geosciences, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
Lisa V. Luna
Institute of Environmental Sciences and Geography, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research PIK, Potsdam, Germany
Joaquin V. Ferrer
Institute of Environmental Sciences and Geography, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research PIK, Potsdam, Germany
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Catalogues of mapped landslides are useful for learning and forecasting how frequently they occur in relation to their size. Yet, rare and large landslides remain mostly uncertain in statistical summaries of these catalogues. We propose a single, consistent method of comparing across different data sources and find that landslide statistics disclose more about subjective mapping choices than trigger types or environmental settings.
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