Landslides Dictionary - Natural Disasters : Grow Your Vocabulary - Blake Pieck

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Landslides Dictionary - Natural Disasters

Grow Your Vocabulary

By: Blake Pieck

eBook | 16 January 2025

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This dictionary provides a comprehensive guide to landslides, a geophysical disaster that can cause significant destruction and loss of life. Covering the causes, types, and impacts of landslides, it delves into how these events occur, from the collapse of steep slopes to the movement of soil, rock, and debris. The dictionary also explores risk assessment, prevention, and mitigation strategies, offering valuable information for understanding the science behind landslides and their effects on human and natural environments.

This resource will help readers gain insights into the various types of landslides, the factors that contribute to their occurrence, and the efforts made to reduce the risks associated with them. It is an essential tool for anyone involved in environmental management, disaster response, or geotechnical studies.

Landslides- Landslides occur when there is a sudden and fast movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope. This entry explores the causes of landslides, including heavy rainfall, earthquakes, and human activities, as well as their impact on landscapes and communities.

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