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Slope Stability mineral composition;consolidation;zones of weakness; permeability; slope steepness; height; climate; vegetation; time
Common Soil Hazard Perceptions few people aware of these. best solution to avoid building in areas of hazards. obtain insurance if in area of hazard.
Downstream Flood Cover large area, multiple watersheds, produced of large storms (runoff). charictorized by large rise and fall of discharge at particular location.
watershed drainage basin. a topographically bounded area in which runoff is collected and drained by a single stream
relative sea level location of sea at shoreline. affected by: earthquakes, glacier melt, rates of desposition erosion subsidence, tides caused by moon, weather.
Karst Topography associated with subsidence in areas of soulable bedrock. rocks dissolved, evaporates, carbonates. common in humid climates
runoff surface drainage, occurs when amount of water at ground surface exceeds capacity of surface material. eventually flows into streams or rivers
Subsidence ground failure charictorized by sinking or vertical deformation of land. associated with karst topography, thawwing of frozen ground, compaction of sediment, earthquakes, drainage of magma
Coastal Erosion Factors wave volume, storms, climate, sea height, tectonics, weather, human activity, running water, landslides, storm surges
minimize landslide hazard move of important buildings, landslides may be stopped with drains, personal: evaluation of property, avoid vally mouth, monitor small slides, look for weak signs.
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