Causes & Controlling Factors of Landslides

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The video presents a lecture slide titled "2. Causes & controlling factors" which explains that landslides result from a combination of natural and human factors. The slide lists several key factors: Geology, including rock type and presence of faults; Geomorphic agents such as rivers, glaciers, and waves; High rainfall or rapid snowmelt, which increases pore-water pressure and reduces slope strength; Vegetation cover, where removal of roots weakens slope stability; Human activities like road cuttings, dam construction, mining, and construction, all of which increase landslide risk; Slope angle and relief, noting that steep slopes are more unstable; and Seismic shaking from earthquakes, which can trigger slope failure. The instructor, visible in a small window, discusses these points, emphasizing the interplay between natural processes and human actions in causing landslides.

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    The video displays a static presentation slide titled "2. Causes & controlling factors" which outlines the factors contributing to landslides. The slide begins with the statement "Landslides result from a combination of natural and human factors:" and then lists several bullet points. These include: Geology (rock type, presence of faults); Geomorphic agents (agents shaping landforms, e.g., rivers, glaciers, waves); High rainfall or rapid snowmelt (increases pore-water pressure and reduces slope strength); Vegetation cover (removal of roots weakens slope stability); Human activities (road cuttings, tunnelling, dam construction, mining, unplanned hill agriculture, and construction - all increase landslide risk); Slope angle and relief (steep slopes are more unstable); and Seismic shaking (earthquakes) can trigger slope failure. The instructor, visible in a small window in the top right, is speaking and gesturing, explaining the content on the slide. The slide is framed with an orange border and has a watermark for "KNOWLEDGE GATE".

The lecture systematically breaks down the complex phenomenon of landslides into a list of primary causes, categorizing them into natural and human-induced factors. It emphasizes that slope stability is a balance of forces, and any factor that increases the driving forces (like water or gravity) or decreases the resisting forces (like rock strength or root cohesion) can lead to failure. The slide serves as a comprehensive checklist for understanding the multifaceted nature of landslide risk, highlighting that both geological predisposition and external triggers, whether natural or anthropogenic, are critical.

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