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Q: How do sinkholes and mudslides occur?
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What causes landslides mudslides and sinkholes?

the Plates shifting


How does gravity occur in mudslides?

Gravity does not occur in mudslides. Gravity exists wherever there is mass.


Do mudslides occur often?

they only happen in may


Where can mudslides occur?

in places where theres lots of rain & snow!


Do sinkholes occur in australia?

Sinkholes can be found almost anywhere but are m0ost comon closer to the coast or where the limestone underground has SEX with the dirt


What are the differences between subsidence sinkholes and collapse sinkholes?

subsidence sinkholes are different from collapse sinkholes in two ways . first,subsidence sinkholes ocer when there is almost no overburn,or material,above the limestone. collapse sinkholes happen when there is thick overburn. secondly, subsidence sinkholes occur slowly, over time, while collapse foms quckly beacause of human activity , such as well drilling.


Who invented the sinkholes?

Sinkholes are a phenomenon that occur when space below the surface is eroded or evacuated, perhaps by water. An example is a broken water line.


When and where in the US do mudslides happen?

Mudslides can occur almost anywhere, but mostly they seem to occur in parts of the US where there is a mountainous region that has been experiencing a prolonged drought; and then suddenly, the area experiences heavy rainstorms. These intense downpours can trigger mudslides, which is what occurred, for example, in Southern California's Antelope Valley in October of 2015.


What countries were affected by mudslides?

Mudslides are common and happen frequently. However, many of them are small and do not cause damage. The United States and Italy are two countries that mudslides occur in. Greece and Turkey also experience mudslides.


Why do people in Venezuela live in the highlands?

Because in the lower areas flash floods and mudslides often occur


Why do most people live in highlands in Venezuela?

Because in the lower areas flash floods and mudslides often occur


Why do most people live in the highlands in Venezuela?

Because in the lower areas flash floods and mudslides often occur