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Results of engineering-geological researches in Masazir landslide area made public

28 March 2012 15:50 (UTC +04:00)

Chief engineer of the Complex Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology Expedition of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources Shaig Niftiyev told APA that Masazir settlement is situated in the Sumgayit-Fatmayi tectonic field in north-west of composite syncline Eastern Absheron and there are old New Caspian clayey layers and grounds of Balakhani layer in the geological scrap of the territory. Ground waters, as well as technogenic, sewage and melioration waters collected in the territory in 3-10 m depth, said Niftiyev.

He said that the width of landslide area identified in 2011 at 100-110 m from west bank of â€œGirâ€ lake varies from 30 to 35m, length varies from 80 to 100m: â€œThe arc of the landslide is 1.0-1.2. Loamy deposits, seasonal precipitations, wastewaters lead to the development of cracks, subsidence, caving and fluidityâ€. According to chief engineer, the width of landslide area is 40-42m, length â€“ 85-110m, height of landslide arc â€“ 3.5-4.0m.