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The trees roots are responsible for keeping soil intact, especially the larger ones. When rain pours, water does not get absorbed by the soil and flows down in silt and mud causing devastation in its path.
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How does deforestation lead to mudflows?
deforstation increase the likehood of mudflow because deforstation often result in a devastating mudflow
What conditions are favorable for triggering mudflows?
If there was a recent fire it adds many triggers to mudflows. Firstly the ash will move into the ground and when it gets wet it gets extremely slippery. Next the lack of plant growth will be a lack of roots to hold the soil in place.
How do you prevent mudflows?
To prevent mudflows, you can construct retaining walls or barriers to contain loose soil and prevent it from flowing downhill. Planting vegetation can also help stabilize slopes and reduce erosion, while avoiding deforestation and land development in areas prone to mudflows can minimize their occurrence. Proper drainage systems can also help divert water and reduce the likelihood of mudflows.
Are mudflows the most common in swampy areas?
Mudflows ARE found in swampy areasHope i helped :D
Deforestation increases the amount of water runoff which increases the rate of?
soil erosion
A protective factor increases the likelihood of what?
good health
A risk factor is anything that increases the likelihood of?
Inury and or Disease.
Can risk factor be defined as anything that increases the likelihood of injury or disease?
no
Can a risk factor can be defined as anything that increases the likelihood of injury or disease?
no
How does building on slopes increases erosion?
It increases the likelihood of mass movement as the pressure of lower faults, joints and strata has increased.
What increases the likelihood of adolescent drug use when paired with behavioral problems?
Poverty
Do you get cancer if you tan?
Skin cancer likelihood increases with increased exposure to uv.
