geography Flashcards

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landslides

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A landslide is the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope under the influence of gravity, can be triggered by various factors including heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic activity, and human activities such as deforestation and construction.

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data on landslide

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About 12.6% of India’s total land area, excluding snow-covered areas, is susceptible to landslide hazards, according to the “Geological Survey of India”

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landslide events

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  1. Malpa Landslide (1998):
    • Location: Malpa, Uttarakhand
    • Details: A massive landslide killed over 250 people, including several pilgrims on their way to Kailash Mansarovar.
  2. Leh Landslide (2010):
    • Location: Leh, Ladakh
    • Details: Flash floods and landslides caused by a cloudburst led to extensive destruction, killing over 190 people and injuring hundreds.
  3. Uttarakhand Flash Floods and Landslides (2013):
    • Location: Uttarakhand
    • Details: A multi-day cloudburst led to devastating flash floods and landslides, resulting in the deaths of over 5,700 people and widespread destruction of infrastructure and property.
  4. Darjeeling Landslides (2015):
    • Location: Darjeeling, West Bengal
    • Details: Heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides that caused significant loss of life and property damage.
  5. Maling Nala Landslide (2015):
    • Location: Himachal Pradesh
    • Details: A massive landslide blocked the Satluj River, posing severe risks to downstream areas.
  6. Munnar Landslide (2018):
    • Location: Munnar, Kerala
    • Details: Heavy rains caused multiple landslides in the region, leading to significant loss of life and property.
  7. Kodagu Landslides (2018):
    • Location: Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka
    • Details: Intense rainfall triggered landslides, causing severe damage to homes, roads, and agricultural land.
  8. Nepali Basty Landslide (2020):
    • Location: Darjeeling, West Bengal
    • Details: A landslide caused by heavy rainfall resulted in the deaths of several people and extensive damage to property.
  9. Chamoli Landslide (2021):
    • Location: Chamoli, Uttarakhand
    • Details: A glacier burst triggered landslides and floods, causing significant destruction and loss of lives.
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