Geological Environment and Geohazards in the Qinghai–Xizang Plateau, China
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Tibetan plateau, Geohazards database, Engineering safetyAbstract
The Qinghai–Xizang Plateau, known as the “Third Pole,” is one of the most environmentally sensitive and geologically dynamic regions on Earth. Its changes influenced more than two billion people across Asia. Since 1951, two major scientific expeditions have investigated geology, environment, and geohazards. The latest expedition focuses on water–ecology–human interactions and aims to clarify geohazard mechanisms and risks. High-altitude tectonics, extreme topography, and climate warming drive frequent disasters such as earthquakes, debris flows, landslides, and disaster chains. A comprehensive geohazard database and major scientific breakthroughs now support engineering safety, transboundary corridor planning, and risk zoning across the plateau.
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