Sub pixel optical offset tracking, precursory failure kinematics and VHR structural analysis: Springer Nature and EarthArXiv

Outcome
Completed
Search date
Source
Springer Nature (Landslides) and EarthArXiv
Reference
RUN-20260923-067
Aim
Discover peer reviewed and preprint investigations using optical offset tracking, sub pixel image cross correlation, and very high resolution stereogrammetry to quantify multi year precursory creep and failure kinematics.
Source and interface
Springer Nature (Landslides) and EarthArXiv — SpringerLink API and EarthArXiv Preprint Repository
Search method
Query Crossref and EarthArXiv for Langtang Lirung AND (precursor OR sub pixel offset OR kinematics OR displacement).
Criteria
CriterionPeer reviewed articles and preprints published September 2026. Optical displacement time series exceeding 100 m.
Coverage
Wang et al. (2026) multi year Sentinel 2 / PlanetScope optical creep series showing acceleration since January 2026; Carla et al. (2026) VHR structural analysis of scarp headwall.
Stopping rule
Exhaust published and preprint literature on remote sensing kinematic preconditioning.
Result

2 forensic remote sensing resources catalogued across 3 assets: Wang et al. (2026) published Landslides paper PDF and HTML, and Carla et al. (2026) EarthArXiv preprint.

Resource links below show the completed assessment outcomes. The search result above records discovery at the search date.

Precursor of a powerful large glacier landslide causing tsunami floods in the 26 August 2026 Nepal disaster

Very-high-resolution optical imagery reveals key clues to the Langtang Lirung ice–rock avalanche