Regularities of development of landsclide processes in valley of Atachay river (Azerbaijan)

Valley of the Atachay river is known for landslide processes. In connection with intensified in the 21st century tourist-recreational development of the north-eastern slope of the Greater Caucasus the landslide dislocations are intensified. Unfortunately, the recent studies of landslide processes in the study area were carried out in the 50s of the 20th century. The article gives a geomorphological description of the largest and most dangerous (Khalanj, Yukhary-Fyndygan, Bakhyshly) landslides in the valley of the Atachay river, and also the reasons for their formation are indicated, and measures to prevent them are proposed.