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    Landslides occur when slopes collapse due to erosion, unstable soil, earthquakes, or heavy rain. They can cause property damage, injuries, deaths, and environmental degradation. To prevent landslides, it is important to understand the local geology and risk factors, use sound engineering practices, properly manage land use to prevent erosion and deforestation, and implement early warning systems.

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    Landslides occur when slopes collapse due to erosion, unstable soil, earthquakes, or heavy rain. They can cause property damage, injuries, deaths, and environmental degradation. To prevent landslides, it is important to understand the local geology and risk factors, use sound engineering practices, properly manage land use to prevent erosion and deforestation, and implement early warning systems.

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    UNDERSTANDING

    LANDSLIDES:
    CAUSES AND PREVENTION
    Landslides are a type of natural disaster that can
    have devastating consequences. They occur when a
    slope or hillside collapses, often due to erosion or
    instability caused by natural forces such as
    earthquakes or heavy rain. In this article, we will
    explore the causes of landslides and discuss ways to
    prevent them.

    Causes
    Erosion due to water or wind
    Weak or unstable soil structure
    Earthquakes or other ground
    shaking events
    Human activities such as
    construction or deforestation

    Consenquenses
    Property damage
    Injury or death to people in the
    affected area
    Environmental degradation

    Prevention
    Understand the local geology and
    potential risk factors
    Use sound engineering practices in
    construction and development
    Properly manage land use, including
    preventing deforestation and soil
    erosion
    Implement early warning systems to
    alert people of potential landslides

    While it is not always possible to completely prevent


    landslides, understanding the causes and taking
    steps to mitigate the risk can help reduce their
    impact on communities and the environment.

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