13 - Mass wasting hazards Flashcards
1
Q
what are hazards of landslides
A
- hazard to life
- infrastructure
- loss of support of infrastructure
- flooding if they dam rivers
2
Q
what are hazards of subsidence
A
hazard to life, buildings and infrastructure
3
Q
what are hazards of avalanches
A
- hazard to life, buildings and infrastructure
- weapons of war (used in WW1)
4
Q
what are hazards of undersea mass wasting
A
- hazard to life (tsunamis)
- sea floor infrastructure
