Dataset of the cut-slope failure in the A-7 highway (S Spain)

The dataset contains various datasets and media related to the landslide analysis on the failure occurred in 11 March 2021 in the Km 354.3 of the A-7 Highway (S Spain). Each folder contains specific types of data collected and processed during different stages of the cut-slope assessment, including raw data, processed materials, and media documentation.

Folder Structure

DEMs: Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) representing different stages of the cut-slope. These DEMs serve as raw data for calculating volumes and understanding changes in the slope’s morphology over time.

FailureVolumes: Processed datasets used for detailed volume calculations of the landslide. These datasets represent the surfaces used for calculating the volume of the material displaced by the landslide.

Orthoimages: Orthoimages of the cut-slope at various stages. These images were acquired by drone, providing high-resolution, georeferenced views that facilitate visual analysis and comparison across different points in time.

PointClouds: Point cloud data in LAZ file format, representing different stages of the cut-slope. These point clouds offer a detailed spatial representation of the slope, valuable for further processing and 3D modeling.

Videos: Videos captured by drones, documenting the cut-slope’s condition on each data acquisition day during the emergency response and recovery phases. These videos provide a visual context for understanding the progression of the landslide and recovery efforts.

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Details on the dataset production and its analysis are provided in the following paper:

Galve, J.P., Pérez-García, J.L.,  Ruano, P., Gómez-López, J.M., Reyes-Carmona, C., Moreno-Sánchez, M., Jerez-Longres, P.S., Ghadimi, M., Barra, A., Mateos, R.M., Monserrat, O., Azañón, J.M. (2025) Applications of UAV Digital Photogrammetry in landslide emergency response and recovery activities: the case study of a slope failure in the A-7 highway (S Spain). Landslides. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10346-024-02449-9

The dataset includes materials gathered, acquired and processed during the investigation’s emergency and recovery phases. However, work at the site is ongoing. Please contact us (jpgalve@ugr.es) if you require additional information, as new data may have been generated since this dataset was published.