D.3 Hazard Risk and Vunrebility (landslide) 2 Flashcards
what is the hazard event profile for your second landslide case study?
on may the 6th 2018, a major mudslide occured in Rwankuba, Rawanda.
what caused the mudslide?
it happened after a period of heavy rain which fell consciously through the previous night.
what effected the vunrability?
Rwanda is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa, with many of its population living at the foot of one of several mountains in the country.
Due to deforestation, the slopes of these mountains are susceptible to mass movement, and so many people are at risk.
Prior to May 6th, a number of other landslides had taken place with deaths and injuries recorded. The west of the county had received above average rainfall.
Population density is growing due to an increased life expectancy and a relatively high total fertility rate (approximately 3.7 in 2018).
what were the levels of preparedness?
the government had asked people to leave the areas that were at risk, but they did not follow that advice and decided to stay in their villages.
Rwanda was one of the first countries in the world to adopt the Sendai Framework monitor, which reduces the risk of disasters by implementing local development plans, particularly in relation to flooding, landslides and lightning stricks.
what were the impacts?
18 people were killed, 12 were injured in the villages of Rubazo and Gatsata, and 300 people were made homeless.
what are the different types of mass movement you can mention in your introduction?
landslides, rockslides, mudflows and avalanches.
what is a big thing that you do not mention in you case study that affect in furtute probability of mass movments?
climate change
It is important the bring in bits from the rest of the syllabus.
It is important the bring in bits from the rest of the syllabus.
