Multi-Hazardous Area-landslides Flashcards
1
Q
What causes a landslide
A
Lots of rain, often falling in short periods of time
Steep slopes make the conditions worse
Earthquakes can trigger them
2
Q
When was the Leyte island landslide?
A
2006
3
Q
What was a key cause of the landslide
A
It had rained for 10 days straight
4
Q
What were some effects?
A
It buried a whole village, including a school
Affected millions
Killed 1800 people
