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    Landslides

    A PRESENTATION BY BHAVISHAY VERMA


    Landslides:
    A Force of Nature

    •Landslides are a major geological hazard that can cause


    significant damage to property, infrastructure, and even
    loss of life.

    • They occur when a slope becomes unstable and a mass


    of rock, soil, or debris moves down the slope under the
    influence of gravity.

    • Landslides can be triggered by a variety of factors,


    including heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
    and human activities.
    Types of Landslides
    • There are several different types of landslides, each with its own unique characteristics:

    1. Rockfalls: These landslides involve the rapid movement of large blocks of rock down a slope.
    2. Debris flows: These are fast-moving mixtures of water, soil, and rock debris.
    3. Translational slides: These landslides involve the movement of a large block of soil or rock
    along a well-defined surface.
    4. Rotational slides: These landslides involve the rotation of a block of soil or rock about a
    horizontal axis.
    The Different types of Landslides.
    Visuals of Different Landslides
    Causes of Landslides
    NATURAL TRIGGERS HUMAN-INDUCED TRIGGERS
    • Heavy rainfall: When a slope becomes • Deforestation: Removing trees from a slope
    saturated with water, it can become unstable can make it more susceptible to landslides.
    and prone to landslides.
    • Construction activities: Activities such as road
    • Earthquakes: Earthquakes can shake slopes construction and mining can destabilize
    loose, triggering landslides. slopes.

    • Volcanic eruptions: Volcanic eruptions can • Poor drainage: Inadequate drainage can lead
    generate debris flows and lahars (mudflows) to the saturation of slopes, increasing the risk
    that can cause landslides. of landslides.
    Impacts of Landslides
    •Loss of life and injuries
    •Damage to property and infrastructure
    •Disruption of transportation and
    communication networks
    •Environmental damage
    •Economic losses
    Mitigating Landslide risk
    • Land-use planning: Avoiding development in areas that are prone to landslides.
    • Slope stabilization: Techniques such as retaining walls and drainage systems can be used to
    stabilize slopes.
    •Early warning systems: These systems can help to warn communities of impending landslides.
    • Public education: Spread awareness among the people about landslides.
    Mitigating Landslide Risk
    Thank You

    By Bhavishay Verma
    9th Pink
    Roll no. 8

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