Landslide

Landslide is a natural process in which rocks debris or perts of landslide downwards. It generally occurs on the steep surface of hills. In the context of Nepal, it is found that landslide destroys a large amount of property every year.

On the main causes of landslide is deforestation. The naked areas are eroded by rainfall ans wind. It leads to soil erosion ans eventually landslide takes place.Continuous rainfall for a long period also caused landslide. Sometimes, landslide occurs because of the construction of highways and dams. Earthquakes and bombs expositions also play a vital role in the occurrence of landslide.
Different measures are to be adopted according to the nature of the place to control landslides. In the fragile areas, construction of roads and dams should be restricted. Plantation should be done in such places. Landslide can be controlled by constructing stone walls and by planting Faust growing plants. Retaining walls should be constructed at the place where continuous landslide occurs. Terrace farming should be done on the steep surface of hills.

Overall, by preserving forests we can reduce human casualties and property loss from the landslides. Except the earthquake, most of the natural disasters are connected to the careless and evils activities of human beings. If we human save the nature aptly and honestly, most of the landslide problem can be reduced.