caracas Flashcards
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what physical characteristics make Caracas vulnerable to hazards?
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- Caracas is primarily situated in the base and on the flanks of a large valley, making it very susceptible to landslides triggered by tropical storms of tectonic activity.
- in 1999, tropical storms led to heavy rain. this triggered mudflow and landslides, killing over 10,000 people.
- it is situated on boundary of Caribbean and South American plates with faults running through the city ad killed over 300 people.
- alluvial fans make up much of the basins floor. these are prone to liquefaction during earthquakes.
- slope angles regularly exceed 80%, making landslides and runoff major hazards in the Caracas basin.
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