Question Q5GS3GS3
Discuss the natural and anthropogenic factors behind incidents of land subsidence. Suggest counter-measures to contain such incidents.
Main Body
Land subsidence means a density and slow process wherein the inability of soil to further take the load above its surface. Natural factors: (1) Excess water between the pores → makes the soil weak. (2) Landslide materials accumulating over the time (as in foothills) (3) Due to natural events like earthquake, levied shale the soil materials depends on core soil type. Anthropogenic factors: (1) Uncast anable construction (eg in recent land subdivide in UP Archand).
2About to tourist activity wherein in ensues the damaged for structure. (3) Construction activities such as utility by land slopes → weakened the material. (4) Reduction in ground water availability: Measures such as proper assessment of the land area, boot sustainable construction practises, regular allowing natural flows of rivers etc.
— ADITI ARORA · AIR 351
126 words1 paragraphs
Steal this copy's techniques PremiumAI pulls out the reusable moves — pick the ones you want as flashcards
Topper
ADITI ARORA
AIR 3512025
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Disaster Management
Landslides
Land subsidence causes and mitigation
Writing Stats
126
Total words
1
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone