Rockfall hazards in Türkiye based on data up to the 2020 s
Journal: Discover Geoscience
Year: 2025

Rockfalls pose a significant threat to both human life and infrastructure in Türkiye, particularly in mountainous regions. This study conducts a comprehensive spatiotemporal analysis of fatal rockfall events over the past five decades. The findings reveal a widespread distribution of rockfalls across the country, with natural hazards such as heavy rainfall, earthquakes, and erosion identified as primary triggers. Moreover, human activities including unregulated construction and mining have exace