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Landslides

Landslides are a geological event where large portions of ground break loose and slide down a slope. they can cause large amounts of damage, and are generally quite dangerous.

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What are the differentecents of a avalanche and landslide?

They both occur on slanted landforms, occur suddenly and unexpectedly, use gravity, are caused by large amounts of unstable mass, and are capable of massive destruction.

How many people died in incident landslide?

There is no exact number recorded for how many people are injured by landslides each year. However, the number reaches well into the thousands, according to the website, Disaster Center.

How does a landslide affect an ecosystem?

If you are under a landslide, it kills you. if you live near it, it might have wiped out the fields where you grow food. It might have cut off your only road to the rest of the world, if you live in the mountains. If you live on the coast and have tourists, it might have buried the best beach, thus destroying your income.

What does he won by a landslide mean?

Just watch Landslide Sarah Palin. http://www.landslidesarah.com Landslide is hyperbole for winning by a large margin. Different people define "large" differently and it can mean anything from winning all the votes down to winning by a few percentage points.

What are scientists that might be able to predict landslides?

Scientists usually use extensometer. But it is difficult to measure the whole landslide area.

What are the factors that affect landslide?

The conditions influencing landslides and creep include downward slope of the land and exceptional amounts of rainfall. Other conditions include the type of soil that is soaked with water and the ambient temperatures.

What do earthquakes volcanoes and landslides have in common?

they all have to do with waves like seismic waves and surface wave. Also underwater earthquakes cause tsunamis and usually volcanoes produce earthquakes when they are about to erupt

How deforestation is responsible for landslide?

Trees and plants form root systems in the soil. These roots act like nets, helping to hold the soil in place. The roots, along with shade from the trees, also keep the soil moist and healthy so that it can absorb and drain lots of water. When trees and plants get cut down, those root systems die and decompose. The soil dries out and becomes very loose. Then, when a very heavy rain falls, the soil can wash away in a mudslide. This is most likely to happen where the ground is steep, like on the side of a hill or small mountain.
On a slope, tree roots help to hold the land together and pin it to the solid ground well below the surface.

What scale is used to measure landslides?

Mudslides are measured by the width of the ground that collapsed. They are also measured by the weight that fell.

Are landslide to rapid changes?

Erosion and weathering typically work over long periods of time, causing change slowly. However, with global warming and loss of native plants in many areas, erosion and weathering are happening at a more rapid rate.

Do landslides occur near rivers?

Yes, landslides can occur near rivers, especially in areas with steep slopes and loose soil. Factors like heavy rainfall, erosion, and human activities can all contribute to landslides near rivers. The presence of a river can also increase the likelihood of landslides due to the erosion of riverbanks and destabilization of the surrounding soil.

Who survived the thredbo 1997 landslide?

Yes, just one. Stuart Diver, a 28-year-old ski instructor, lay buried under the rubble of the crushed ski lodge for three days.

Are land slides natural phenomena that humans can either cause or prevent?

Man made factors

  1. Deforestation leading to soil erosion
  2. Non-engineered excavation
  3. Mining and quarrying
  4. Non-engineered construction
  5. Land use pattern

What is true about landslides?

Landslides are a mass of moving rocks, debris and soil. Landslides can occur in any area, although some areas are more prone to landslides (for example: California).

A landslide can occur when the force of gravity overcomes the force of friction that holds a sloped mass in place. A landslide could be triggered by the movement created by an earthquake, or simply from saturation by rainfall or other moisture sources.

Did Nixon win his election by a landslide?

While his win over John McCain in 2008 was substantial, it was not the type of overwhelming victory generally classified as a "landslide."

Obama had 52.9% of the popular vote and 365 of 538 electoral votes.

Comparably, Bill Clinton in 1992 had 43% of the vote but 370 electoral votes,

and in 1996 was reelected with 49.2% and 379 electoral votes.

Elections deemed landslides were George H.W. Bush in 1988 (426 electoral votes) and Ronald Reagan's sweeping reelection in 1984 (525 electoral votes).

Are landslide and coastal erosion the same?

in a way because landslides are when rocks or earth or debris move down a slope. a mudslide is a fast moving landslide that flows in channels

How do landslides floods and droughts affect the earth?

Landslides are the rapid movement of rock fragments and soil. They can cause many deaths, and affect our resources, such as contaminating the water.

How are landslides causes?

Landslides typically occur after periods of heavy rain, when the ground has become waterlogged and unable to hold together. However, landslides can also be triggered by mining, leaking water pipes, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Why are landslides common in California?

Landslides usually occur after an earthquake so they are quite likely to occur in Hawaii because of it's seismic and volcanic activity they are also common in the cascade mountains.

Do tornadoes cause landslides?

Yes, and some of the largest casualties in hurricanes/typhoons/cyclones have come from landslides caused by very heavy rains. These storms can drop 10-20 inches of rain, or even more, over one area. The irony is that the heaviest rain typically falls in mountainous regions due to orographic lift, and of course these regions are also most prone to landslides. This has been a problem, for example, in Hispaniola as well as parts of Central America (Hurricane Mitch comes to mind).