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Frequent Occurrence of Landslides in the Himalayas Compared to the Western Ghats

Causes for the Frequent Occurrence of Landslides in the Himalayas Compared to the Western Ghats

Introduction Landslides are mass movements of soil, rock, and debris down a slope due to gravity, often accelerated by rainfall, earthquakes, or human interventions. They pose a serious geological hazard, particularly in mountainous regions, causing loss of life, damage to infrastructure, disruption of transportation, and environmental degradation. India, with its diverse topography, experiences frequent landslides,…

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Himalayan Region and Western Ghats

Differentiating the Causes of Landslides in the Himalayan Region and Western Ghats

Introduction Landslides are among the most destructive forms of natural disasters that occur due to the downward and outward movement of slope-forming materials like rocks, debris, and soil under the influence of gravity. In India, landslides are a recurrent hazard, especially in the mountainous and hilly terrains that cover a significant portion of the country….

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