Understanding Landslides
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Understanding Landslides

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What is the definition of landslides?

The mass movement of rock, debris or earth down a slope

What mitigation technique can be used to locate areas prone to landslides?

Hazard mapping

What can cause heavy landslides that block the flow of rivers?

Prolonged spell of rainfall

What caused the massive landslide in Pangi village near Reckong Peo in Himachal Pradesh?

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Study Notes

Landslides

  • Landslides are defined as the movement of rock, soil, or debris down a slope, resulting in the formation of a new land surface.

Landslide Mitigation

  • One mitigation technique used to locate areas prone to landslides is to map the terrain using Geographic Information System (GIS) and remote sensing technology.

Landslide Causes

  • Heavy landslides that block the flow of rivers can be caused by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.

Notable Landslide Events

  • The massive landslide in Pangi village near Reckong Peo in Himachal Pradesh was caused by heavy rainfall.

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Test your knowledge about landslides with this quiz focusing on the definition, causes, and impacts of landslides. See how much you know about this natural disaster!

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