Study on natural disasters and protection measures in the Danxia landform region

Abstract The unique landform of Danxia and the resulting landscape have become significant tourism resources. To fully utilize these resources, a comprehensive investigation has been conducted on geological and ecological disasters in the Danxia area. Through experiments on rock and soil samples, as well as X-ray diffraction mineral composition studies of Danxia rocks, it is evident that Mudstone with high clay mineral content is prone to collapse under water-karst erosion conditions, while sandstone with high clay mineral content easily weathers into grooves, which greatly impacts the overall stability of the cultural landscape carved into Danxia cliffs. Therefore, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) technology is applied to protect and manage the Danxia landscape. An HSE management evaluation index system is established for different types of Danxia landscapes to provide a scientific theoretical basis and technical means for protecting and managing the cultural landscape across various regions.