Geologic-geomorphologic factors of emergencies in the central districts of Moscow

Abstract

The most part of accidents registered from March 1995 to March 1999 in the central districts of Moscow, which have taken place due to processes in the bottom, are situated over the pre-quaternary buried valleys or filled rivers. Accidents are most frequent at the warm period, which indicates to strong suffusion in the grounds filling these valleys. Karst and vibration caused by traffic play an important role in development of accidents. Water inrushes through tubes are typical for cold period, when freezing-thawing processes are numerous.