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160-180m splits created in landslide area in Baku

28 February 2012 10:34 (UTC +04:00)

Baku. Sevil Zeynalgizi â€“ APA. â€œThe activation of landslide process was observed in residential area between General Shikhlinski Street and Ganja Avenue of Khatai district of Baku. The landslide mass consisting of 4 blocks appeared there. The length of the splits is 160-180 meters, width â€“ 1-1.5 meters, depth â€“ 2-4 meters. The landslide mass moved towards Ganja Avenueâ€, Chief Engineer of Complex Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology Expedition of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources Shaig Niftiyev told APA. According to him, large hollows were observed at site: â€œThe landslide occurred as a result of heavy rains in the last two months. If the splits are not filled by clay, the certain consequences will be caused by rainsâ€.

Niftiyev said that the specialists of the National Geological Exploration Service took the territory over the control: â€œThe lighthouses are repeatedly observed. No development is observed in the dynamics of the landslide. The corresponding government agencies will be informed about any progressâ€.

According to chief engineer, the landslide didnâ€™t affect the private houses and 9-storey buildings in the site: â€œThe splits occurred on the stairs of one 3-storey private houseâ€.