While landslides are primarily triggered by natural factors, the rising influence of human activities in exacerbating landslide risks is becoming increasingly concerning. Analyze.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
Q2. While landslides are primarily triggered by natural factors, the rising influence of human activities in exacerbating landslide risks is becoming increasingly concerning. Analyze. 15M
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The New Indian Express
Why the question: Shirur landslide: Karnataka govt confirms location of truck in Gangavali River; search to resume soon. Key Demand of the question: To analyse the anthropogenic causes of landslides and to account for their increase in the recent past. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Briefly introduce landslide by defining them. Give examples of some major landslides in the recent past. Body: Mention the natural factors behind the causes of landslides in India with a few examples. Mention the areas which are most prone to landslides. Draw a small illustrative map showing the same. Next bring in the instances of human activity induced landslides. Bring forth the anthropogenic factors responsible for causing Landslides. Substantiate with facts and figures regarding the incidence of landslides. Reason as to why the increase in anthropogenic induced landslides is alarming and cause of concern. Give solutions to overcome the same. Conclusion: Conclude with a way forward.
Why the question:
Shirur landslide: Karnataka govt confirms location of truck in Gangavali River; search to resume soon.
Key Demand of the question:
To analyse the anthropogenic causes of landslides and to account for their increase in the recent past.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly introduce landslide by defining them. Give examples of some major landslides in the recent past.
• Mention the natural factors behind the causes of landslides in India with a few examples. Mention the areas which are most prone to landslides. Draw a small illustrative map showing the same.
• Next bring in the instances of human activity induced landslides. Bring forth the anthropogenic factors responsible for causing Landslides. Substantiate with facts and figures regarding the incidence of landslides.
• Reason as to why the increase in anthropogenic induced landslides is alarming and cause of concern. Give solutions to overcome the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.