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Landslides

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Introduction

The term ’landslide’ includes all varieties of mass movements of hill slopes and can be defined as the downward and outward movement of slope forming materials composed of rocks, soils, artificial fills or combination of all these materials along surfaces of separation by falling, sliding and flowing, either slowly or quickly from one place to another.

A landslide is a phenomena which has a wide range of ground movement, such as rock falls which can occur in offshore, coastal and onshore environment.

Read more:  Guidelines on Landslides

Do's & Dont's

  1.  If you are inside a building, Stay inside. Try to take cover under something a desk, table, or other piece of sturdy furniture.
  2.  If outdoors try and get out of the path of the landslide or mudflow. Run to the nearest high ground in a direction away from the path.
  3.  After Landslide, Stay away from the slide area. There may be danger of additional slides.
  4.  Do listen to a radio or television for the latest emergency information.
  5.  Be alert, especially when driving. Embankments along roadsides are particularly susceptible to landslides. Watch the road for collapsed pavement, mud, fallen rocks, and other indications of possible debris flows.
  6.  If you are in areas susceptible to landslides and debris flows, consider leaving if it is safe to do so.

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  1. Sticking or jamming of doors or windows.
     
  2. Appearance of cracks in plaster, tile, brick, or foundations.
     
  3. Slow development of widening cracks on the ground or on paved areas such as streets.
     
  4. Tilting or moving of fences, retaining walls, utility poles, or trees.

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  • PUBLISHED DATE : May 02, 2015
  • PUBLISHED BY : NHP CC DC
  • CREATED / VALIDATED BY : NHP Admin
  • LAST UPDATED BY : Sep 17, 2015

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