Landslide for Education; A Case Study from the Mitigated Landslide at the Kahagalla, Haputhale

Abstract

This study focuses on the Kahagalla landslide mitigated site, an exemplary landslide mitigation and management project. The purpose of this study is to provide valuable insights from the Kahagalla landslide mitigated site, which can be utilized for educational purposes in the fields of geography, geology, civil engineering, and disaster management. This case study is a qualitative study that used field observation as the primary data collection method and relevant documents as the secondary data collection method. Data were analyzed using the thematic analysis method. The case study analyzes the background of the landslide site, the measures taken for mitigation, and the overall success of the project. It also highlights the importance of this site to use as an educational site. The results reveal that the Kahagalla landslide site can give proper knowledge on landslide education. Further, the site is rich in different landslide mitigation methods and accessible. So, the recommendation is to use these kinds of available sites in Sri Lanka to enhance the practical knowledge of education.