12 Questions
What makes steep-slope mountains especially vulnerable to landslide hazards?
Heavy rainfall
Why does a sinkhole form?
Dissolving of limestone bedrock by groundwater
What factor exacerbates landslides in sloping terrains?
Regular rain saturation
How are debris flow landslides triggered?
Water-soaked mass of rock and soil sliding down slopes
Why are structures on steep-slope mountains highly susceptible to landslides?
Absence of plants and trees with deep roots
What causes rock fall landslides to occur?
Loosening of rock on the slope due to heavy rain
What is another name for sinkholes according to the text?
Doline
How do sinkholes typically form based on the text?
By water eroding soft minerals and rocks
What happens if a sinkhole is clogged with clay as per the text?
It forms a pond
Which type of sinkhole develops suddenly and causes catastrophic damage?
Cover Collapse Sinkhole
In which areas does Dissolution Sinkhole mainly occur according to the text?
Areas with exposed calcareous rock
What can cause artificial sinkholes according to the text?
Groundwater pumping and building activity
Learn about landslides, including how they occur on sloping terrains, the role of gravity and erosion, and the impact of water on triggering landslides. Explore the vulnerability of structures built on steep-slope mountains to landslide hazards.
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