Landslide Hazard Assessment Methods along Fault Zones Based on Multiple Working Conditions: A Case Study of the Lixian–Luojiabu Fault Zone in Gansu Province (China)
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
The paper sound good with a relevant topic centered on the landslide hazard assessment methods along a fault zone in China. The methods used by the authors combined logistic regression and fractal theory models for the rainfall condition. Secondly, the authors used Newmark model to assess landslide in the earthquake condition. But, the results need to be compare to the existing or current researches on the same topic in the literature like papers on : probabilistic seismic landslide assessment, landslide assessment based on scenarios, landslide assessment using geoinformation technology, etc. because it seems that you make used of those various methods.
The methods are well presented but, I advised the authors to change the titre of section 3 from method application to Findings ( page 6).
But there is lack of discussions and the conclusions need to be entirely rewritten following the guidelines of a conclusion.
The authors abused in th use of capitals within the text which is also a bit repetitive in some sections.
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Reviewer 2 Report
Title of the paper: Landslide Hazard Assessment Method along Fault Zone Based on Multiple Working Conditions-Taking the Lixian-Luojiabu Fault Zone in Gansu Province as an Example
Authors: Wei Feng, Yaming Tang and Bo Hong
The work is of great interest since it addresses the problem of landslide hazard in the area affected by the Lixian-Luojiabu fault, in the province of Gansu, in China. This paper represents a good example for areas interested by tectonic structures, but with different lithologies involved and different pluviometric regime compared to those considered in this paper.
The study is particularly interesting because landslides directly affect the development of the economic activities and therefore it is necessary to evaluate their susceptibility, danger and risk assessment.
In the study area, the landslide risk assessment was carried out taking into account both rainfall and the recorded earthquakes.
The part concerning the Evaluation model, as well as the one concerning the Method applications is clear and described in detail. .
The paper has achieved interesting results and it is auspicable that the same methodology can be used in other areas characterized by tectonic structures, with different lithologies and different pluviometric regimes, so as to have the possibility to test it.
Suggestions for authors:
Title – The title of the paper should be revised and, in any case add "China"
1. Introduction: the objectives that the work intends to achieve should be better explained.
2 – Geological setting of the study area
It is advisable to add a geological-structural description of the study area, which is useful for facilitating the reading and understand the following sections.
It is also advisable to insert a figure (Fig. 1) with clearly indicated the area of interest and then another figure (Fig. 2) where you report the study area on the geological map. Coordinates must be entered on all maps.
Geology is important in the context of the work to understand the tectonic structures present and the lithologies involved, since the propensity to landslide greatly depends on these.
The conclusions, although consistent with what is reported in the text, are given in a very synthetic way and therefore it is advisable to argue them better.
Authors are advised to read the following works:
Bentivenga M., Coltorti M., Prosser G., Tavarnelli E., (2004): A new Interpretation of Terraces in the Taranto Gulf: The Role of Extensional Faulting. Geomorphology, 60, 383-402.
Piccarreta M., Capolongo D., Bentivenga M., Pennetta L., (2005): Precipitation and dry-wet cycles influence on badland development in a semi-arid area of Basilicata region (Southern Italy). Geografia Fisica e Dinamica Quaternaria, VII, 281-289.
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Reviewer 3 Report
This article examines the risk of landslides using several methods. The article is innovative. Although the structure of the article is well maintained, considering the following suggestions can help improve the article:
1. Numerical results and evaluation should be stated in the abstract.
2. Innovation and the purpose of the research should be stated in the introduction.
3. Explain the research methodology.
4. Improve the quality of all figures and diagrams.
5. How to prepare effective criteria (such as slope, etc.) and its maps should be provided.
6. In what software is fractal theory modeled?
7. Provide further discussion on the results.
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Round 2
Reviewer 1 Report
I went through the entire text and I find that the authors have corrected all the suggestions I made to them, namely correcting the excessive use of capital letters, changing the title of the third section and rewriting the conclusion). I congratulate them for the quality of the article.
Reviewer 3 Report
The authors of the article have responded to all comments.
