geography

Question 1

landslides

Answer 1

A landslide is the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope under the influence of gravity, can be triggered by various factors including heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic activity, and human activities such as deforestation and construction.

Question 2

data on landslide

Answer 2

About 12.6% of India’s total land area, excluding snow-covered areas, is susceptible to landslide hazards, according to the “Geological Survey of India”

Question 3

landslide events

Answer 3

1. Malpa Landslide (1998):
   
   • Location: Malpa, Uttarakhand
   • Details: A massive landslide killed over 250 people, including several pilgrims on their way to Kailash Mansarovar.
2. Leh Landslide (2010):
   
   • Location: Leh, Ladakh
   • Details: Flash floods and landslides caused by a cloudburst led to extensive destruction, killing over 190 people and injuring hundreds.
3. Uttarakhand Flash Floods and Landslides (2013):
   
   • Location: Uttarakhand
   • Details: A multi-day cloudburst led to devastating flash floods and landslides, resulting in the deaths of over 5,700 people and widespread destruction of infrastructure and property.
4. Darjeeling Landslides (2015):
   
   • Location: Darjeeling, West Bengal
   • Details: Heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides that caused significant loss of life and property damage.
5. Maling Nala Landslide (2015):
   
   • Location: Himachal Pradesh
   • Details: A massive landslide blocked the Satluj River, posing severe risks to downstream areas.
6. Munnar Landslide (2018):
   
   • Location: Munnar, Kerala
   • Details: Heavy rains caused multiple landslides in the region, leading to significant loss of life and property.
7. Kodagu Landslides (2018):
   
   • Location: Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka
   • Details: Intense rainfall triggered landslides, causing severe damage to homes, roads, and agricultural land.
8. Nepali Basty Landslide (2020):
   
   • Location: Darjeeling, West Bengal
   • Details: A landslide caused by heavy rainfall resulted in the deaths of several people and extensive damage to property.
9. Chamoli Landslide (2021):
   
   • Location: Chamoli, Uttarakhand
   • Details: A glacier burst triggered landslides and floods, causing significant destruction and loss of lives.