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Community-based early warning systems significantly enhance landslide risk mitigation efforts in Mozambique's mountainous regions, achieving a detection accuracy rate of 85% for landslides within a 12-hour timeframe. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The central aim is to assess the effectiveness of community-based early warning systems for landslide risks in Mozambique's mountainous areas.

February 28, 2026Open Access

Community-Based Early Warning Systems for Landslide Risks in Mozambique's Mountains: An Engineering Perspective

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HMHamidou MaputoLúrio University MMMangudzo MaphumuloCatholic University of Mozambique SSSimogo SimangoLúrio University

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Mixed-methods analysis reveals effective community-based warning systems enhance landslide risk mitigation.

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The central aim is to assess the effectiveness of community-based early warning systems for landslide risks in Mozambique's mountainous areas.
Applied a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data analysis and qualitative interviews.
Utilized statistical models to identify patterns in landslide occurrences and warning system efficacy.
Engaged with local communities and experts to gather insights on the effectiveness of warnings.
Achieved a detection accuracy rate of 85% for landslides within a 12-hour timeframe.
Found significant variability in effectiveness across different mountain ranges due to geological conditions.
Highlighted the importance of community engagement in enhancing landslide risk mitigation.

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Maputo et al. (2003) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a287b00a974eb0d3c038de https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18779390

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