Definition

A landslide is the downward or outward movement of

rock,debris,soil or earth down a slope. They result
from the failure of the materials which make up the
hill slope and are driven by the force of gravity.
Landslides are also known as landslips, slumps or
slope failure.
 Types of Landslide

1.Solifluction
 How do landslide happen?
When soil, rock, and other earth debris can no
longer hold it together and gives way to gravity,
landslides happen.
 Causes Effects
Waves
Physical Damage
Waves action can erode the beach or
Debris may block roads ,supply
the toe of a bluff, cutting into the
lines(telecommunication,electricity,
slope and setting the stage for future
water,etc.)and waterways.
slides.

Volcanoes
Volcanic ash deposits(sometimes Causalities
called as lahars deposits)are prone to
erosion and subjected to mud flows
LANDSLIDE Deaths and injuries to peoples or
animals.
due to intense rainfall

Flooding
Heavy and prolonged rainfall
Debris flow can cause flooding by
Slides occur often with intense rain by
blocking valleys and stream
creating zone of weakness,also water
channels,forcing large amounts of
tables risewith heavy rain makes some
water to backup causing backup/flash
slopes unstable.
flood.
 Safety
Procedures
 Stay alert
If you are indoors:
Take refuge in the part of the building opposite the
landslide and take shelter under a solid piece of furniture.
Hold firmly onto an object that is solidly anchored until all
movement has stopped.
If you are outdoors:
Quickly move away from the probable path of the
landslide. Stay far away from river banks, trees, electrical
wires and utility poles.
Do not approach the landslide area, as it often remains
unstable.