CASE STUDY- Sierra Leone Flashcards
1
Q
When was the landslide?
A
August 2017
2
Q
What was short term causes of the landslide?
A
- Heavy rainfall-July to August: 1000mm rainfall, 3x the average
- Steep slopes
3
Q
What have been the long term causes of the landslide?
A
-Deforestation- 60% of Forest lost
-Illegal building- land ownership problems between government and people
-Root structure is no longer there so the soil becomes unconsolidated and rainfall washes it away
-Freetown has increased in population by 10x since 1960 meaning more people have moved to the hills, loading the land
Corruption: surveyors allowed building to happen there
4
Q
How many people died in the landslide?
A
1000
5
Q
What was also a hazard?
A
Mudslide
6
Q
Has anything been done about the threat of landslides?
A
Nah mate, more building taking place actually
7
Q
What have the people done by taking the problem into there own hands?
A
- making sure everyone atleast has a permit to build on the hill
- planting more trees in the Tacuguama reserve
