Explain the effects of landslide.

1.	Explain the effects of landslide.
Answer» 1. Mostly rivers originate in the hills and mountains. When there is landslide, the rivers naturally get flooded. 2. The paths of the riverine water changes due to landslide. 3. Waterfalls are displaced from their original positions. 4. New and artificial water reservoirs are created. 5. The falling debris, soil and rocks make the trees at the base of hillside uprooted. All the plant life is lost. 6. The constructions done by the villagers on the slope can be totally damaged due to landslide. There is large scale damage to property and life. In few cases like Malin the entire village was buried due to landslide and accompanied rainfall. 7. Transportation is affected as the roads and railway tracks are blocked due to debris.

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1. Mostly rivers originate in the hills and mountains. When there is landslide, the rivers naturally get flooded.

2. The paths of the riverine water changes due to landslide.

3. Waterfalls are displaced from their original positions.

4. New and artificial water reservoirs are created.

5. The falling debris, soil and rocks make the trees at the base of hillside uprooted. All the plant life is lost.

6. The constructions done by the villagers on the slope can be totally damaged due to landslide. There is large scale damage to property and life. In few cases like Malin the entire village was buried due to landslide and accompanied rainfall.

7. Transportation is affected as the roads and railway tracks are blocked due to debris.

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