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Why would a landslide be more likely on a steep mountain than a gently sloping hill?
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Because of helotrism, it causes things to move when the earth rotates
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which of earths spheres is most likely to be involved in a landslide?
The Lithosphere.
Why would a land slide be more likely on a steep mountain than on a gently sloping hill?
It's simple. The steeper the slope is, the more gravitational potential energy is acting on the loose soil. i.e. On a steeper slope, less ground is supporting the weight of the material, which encourages the material to fall. Try this at home: get a (flat) plate and put a mound of soil onto it. Keep on tilting the plate upwards (from the initial horizontal position). The soil will not fall at the start, but as the gradient increases, more soil will fall (the soil being a landslide). Water (from rain or an underground spring) will also encourage a landslide because it adds weight to the soil and can act as a lubricant, loosening the particles.
Which area would be more likely to lose its topsoil a gently sloping area or a steep hill?
I asked the same question! The steeper one will of course loose it's topsoil. Because the soil at the top of the hill can't stay up at steep hill, eventually gravity will pull it down to a reasonably flat ground. A sloping area topsoil will not fall because it can easily grip on the ground without gravity pulling at it that much. I hopes this helps you!
Can a tsunami hit Utah?
Most likely not. It may be possible for there to be a localized tsunami if a landslide occurs in or enters a lake.
Is landslide a man-made disaster?
No flood is not a man made disaster. It is a natural disaster which is caused by the disturbance of natural environment.
What areas of the world are most likely to have a landslide?
Landslides can happen anywhere where their are steep hills or mountains.Landslides usually occur where there are steep mountain or hill sides. The steeper the angle of the mountain or hill side the more likely a landslide will happen.
8. How does a glaciated mountain valley differ in appearance from a mountain valley that was not glaciated?
A glaciated mountain valley will likely have a U-shaped profile with a broad, flat floor and steep, often striated walls due to the erosion by the glacier. In contrast, a mountain valley that was not glaciated will typically have a V-shaped profile with a narrower, more gently sloping floor and less steep walls shaped primarily by the natural erosional processes of water and weathering.
What human activity makes a landslide more likely to occur?
Imprperly removing earth from a hill or mountain can increase the risk of a landslide--especially during or after large precipitation events or an earth quake. Another activity that can cause a landslide is blasting with dynamite. The shockwaves from the explosions have causes landslides.
Why is it most likely that landslide occur on mountains?
because your breathe
which of earths spheres is most likely to be involved in a landslide?
The Lithosphere.
Why some houses have sloping roof?
Sloping roofs are self-draining from rain and snow, and less likely to leak.
Who is most likely to win the presidential elections?
barrock obama by a landslide
What type of mass wasting would likely be triggered by an earthquake?
Landslide.
How does earthquake cause landslide?
Earthquakes cause shaking that causes soil, rocks to slide down a mountain side. The longer the earthquake the more likely there will be large landslides. Volcanoes can also cause landslides when they erupt.
Why would a land slide be more likely on a steep mountain than on a gently sloping hill?
It's simple. The steeper the slope is, the more gravitational potential energy is acting on the loose soil. i.e. On a steeper slope, less ground is supporting the weight of the material, which encourages the material to fall. Try this at home: get a (flat) plate and put a mound of soil onto it. Keep on tilting the plate upwards (from the initial horizontal position). The soil will not fall at the start, but as the gradient increases, more soil will fall (the soil being a landslide). Water (from rain or an underground spring) will also encourage a landslide because it adds weight to the soil and can act as a lubricant, loosening the particles.
Which area would be more likely to lose its topsoil a gently sloping area or a steep hill?
I asked the same question! The steeper one will of course loose it's topsoil. Because the soil at the top of the hill can't stay up at steep hill, eventually gravity will pull it down to a reasonably flat ground. A sloping area topsoil will not fall because it can easily grip on the ground without gravity pulling at it that much. I hopes this helps you!
When and where is a tsunami most likely to occur?
there have been a lot in Hawaii and in the summer well if an earthquake or landslide is in the Southern Hemisphere the winter
