18 Questions
What factor is NOT an indication of a sinkhole according to the text?
Location near a river
Which famous sinkhole incident is mentioned in the text?
Daisetta Sinkhole in Texas
What is the main cause of the Daisetta Sinkhole formation as per the text?
Collapse of underground rock salt mound
Which of the following is a type of sinkhole mentioned in the text?
Karst sinkhole
What does it mean when the text mentions 'ground surface is broken' as an indication of a sinkhole?
There are cracks visible on the ground surface
How deep had the Daisetta Sinkhole grown within one day of its formation?
$200$ meters
What geological process is responsible for the formation of sinkholes?
Dissolution of surface rock by water
Which geological feature is a natural sinkhole in limestone known as?
Cenote
What impact do sinkholes have on the ground?
Resulting in depressions or holes
Which type of sinkhole formation results from the collapse of surface layers of soil?
Cover-collapse sinkholes
How could sinkhole disasters be prevented based on the information provided?
Installing early warning systems
What famous incident involving a landslide is mentioned in the text?
Payatas landslide in 2000
What is a landslide?
The downslope movement of soil, rock, or debris under gravity's influence
What triggers landslides according to the text?
Intense rainfall, volcanic activity, weathering of rocks
What type of landslide is characterized by a slurry mixture of water, soil, rock, and debris moving rapidly downslope?
Flows
What does a landslide watch indicate according to the text?
Potential for landslide activity with no imminent threat
How can landslides be triggered by human activities according to the text?
Using dynamite for construction
What is the significance of internal strength or friction in relation to landslides?
It decreases the likelihood of landslides happening
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