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∙ 11y agoCalifornia has many steep slopes, which are inherently unstable. California is also prone to earthquakes, which can shake loose material to start a landslide.
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∙ 15y agoAreas near the mountains and hills
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Where does landslides mostly occur?
usually happen on landforms
Does wind cause most landslides?
No. Wind plays little if any role in landslides. Most landslides are caused by heavy rain on unstable slopes, expecially where vegetation has been removed or burned. Earthquakes are another common cause of landslides.
What is the number one cause of landslides in California?
The number one cause of landslides in the state of California is due to the high pore water pressures that accumulate within the soil. Thus, this causes the soil to rapidly erode away from the surfaces that it is on and therefore causes drastic landslides when the soil begins to move downward because of instability.
What causes landslides in California?
There are a number of factors. First of all, California is geologically active, with mountains being thrust up by tectonic activity. The slopes of these mountains are oversteepened, meaning that, at the current slope angles are unstable. The vegetation that holds the soil in place is prone to fire, which removes the support, of the plant roots. This leaves the slopes vulnerable during the heavy rains that California can experience in the winter. California is also prone to earthquakes, which trigger landslides.
Are landslides real?
Yes. Landslides are real events.
What state had the most landslides?
California
Where does landslides mostly occur?
usually happen on landforms
Where do most landslides occur in the US?
The California coast is where most happen.
A state where landslides are most common?
orissa &kerala
Which are the 2 states where landslides are common?
turkey and calafornia
Does wind cause most landslides?
No. Wind plays little if any role in landslides. Most landslides are caused by heavy rain on unstable slopes, expecially where vegetation has been removed or burned. Earthquakes are another common cause of landslides.
What is the number one cause of landslides in California?
The number one cause of landslides in the state of California is due to the high pore water pressures that accumulate within the soil. Thus, this causes the soil to rapidly erode away from the surfaces that it is on and therefore causes drastic landslides when the soil begins to move downward because of instability.
What are some factors that cause tsunamis?
Tsunamis are caused by undersea landslides. There are many possible causes for undersea landslides, but the most common are undersea earthquakes.
List the princeiple natural hazards of California?
Main hazards include: Earthquakes, Drought, Wildfires, Volcanoes, Storms, Landslides.
What causes landslides in California?
There are a number of factors. First of all, California is geologically active, with mountains being thrust up by tectonic activity. The slopes of these mountains are oversteepened, meaning that, at the current slope angles are unstable. The vegetation that holds the soil in place is prone to fire, which removes the support, of the plant roots. This leaves the slopes vulnerable during the heavy rains that California can experience in the winter. California is also prone to earthquakes, which trigger landslides.
Will California slide into the sea?
Not within your lifetime. Many people believe that eventually, million years from now, yes California will break off into the sea because of all the earthquakes and landslides
What is the terrain like in California?
The terrain of California is bumpy and smooth - depends where you are talking about. Many landslides happen there, like the La Conchita mudslide and the Devil's Slide landslide which is still going on.
