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प्रश्न
Give a detailed explanation on the causes of landslides.
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उत्तर
- Landslide is a rapid downward movement of rock, soil, and vegetation down the slope under the influence of gravity. Landslides are generally sudden and infrequent.
- The presence of steep slopes and heavy rainfall are the major causes of landslides.
- Weak ground structure, deforestation, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, mining, construction of roads and railways over the mountains are the other causes of landslides.
- In Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal and Ooty are frequently affected by landslides.
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