Landslides - My Assignment
Causes of Landslides
There are many reasons for the cause of a landslide.
Landslides can be caused by:
- significant changes of moisture in the ground
- the quick melting of snow and ice
- the lack of vegetation
- an earthquake or other vibrations
- or the land succumbing to the earth’s gravitational pull once the slope or sediments have become unstable.
Your task:
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A landslide damages a residential
area
Select one cause of landslides and research the various worldwide landslides that have occurred in history. Below are some questions to help you research and develop your project. You can present it in a way that suits you.
Present the final project to your class and teacher:
- Which cause have you selected?
- Where have these landslides occurred?
- What has been the extent of damage caused?
- What solutions were put in place to prevent another landslide?
Create a page or a slideshow
Select a landslide case and research it:
- Where did this happen (maybe supply a map)?
- What caused the landslide/mudslide/avalanche/rock fall?
- Were there any injuries or fatalities?
- What was the extent of damage?
- What solutions did the community/council/government/country take on to minimise another incident such as this?
- What are some recommendations you could suggest?
You are encouraged to use images and various sources to back up your work. Ensure that you reference them. You can present this project as a web page or website, a PowerPoint presentation, a poster or even a model.
Present your landslide to your class and teacher.