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Abhishek Singh

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Offprint the causes of landslides to Himalayan region & western ghats.

Himalayan & western ghats are prone to landslides due to many factors which differ depending on location.

Causes of Landslides in Himalaya:

1Seismic activity: due to movement of tectonic plates
8Very steep slope: adds to the downward movement
3Sedimentary rocks: rocks are fragmented & easily more downward.
4Huge rainfall: Causes saturation of soil & downward movement; eg: cloudburst.
5Glacial effect: outbursting of glacial lakes causes landslides. Eg: Garwal landslide (2002)
6Infrastructure development: in unsuiter ruins; eg: tourism industry.

landslides in western ghats:

1Orographic rain: huge rain during monsoon saturation & causes downward flow
2Cyclone's rain: Cyclones originating in Arabian Sea brings huge rain eg: cyclone Bipajoy.
4Mining activity: destroying forests & weakening soil stability
9Human settlements at slopes
5Unsustainable tourism

Steps to be taken:

Gadgil Committee report on Western Ghats should be implemented

(2) Green infrastructure; eg: konkani soil/ways

(3) Best pastry; eg: Silkkins organic farming WIG and himalaya's have breakfaking beauty & air home to huge biodiversity & it should be preserved on war footing laws.

— Abhishek Singh

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  • Systematic classification of causes
  • Mentions specific examples like Garwal landslide
  • Distinguishes between different factors
  • Identifies multiple causes specific to Western Ghats
  • Suggests policy solutions
  • Mentions biodiversity importance

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GS1GS1

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Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.

Causes of landslides in Himalayan and Western Ghats regions

Geophysical factors in landslide causation

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192

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explanatory, prescriptive

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