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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Malpa Landslide (1998):
- Location: Malpa, Uttarakhand
- Details: A massive landslide killed over 250 people, including several pilgrims on their way to Kailash Mansarovar.
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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.
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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.
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Darjeeling Landslides (2015):
- Location: Darjeeling, West Bengal
- Details: Heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides that caused significant loss of life and property damage.
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Maling Nala Landslide (2015):
- Location: Himachal Pradesh
- Details: A massive landslide blocked the Satluj River, posing severe risks to downstream areas.
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Munnar Landslide (2018):
- Location: Munnar, Kerala
- Details: Heavy rains caused multiple landslides in the region, leading to significant loss of life and property.
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Kodagu Landslides (2018):
- Location: Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka
- Details: Intense rainfall triggered landslides, causing severe damage to homes, roads, and agricultural land.
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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.
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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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