Disaster Management
Landslides
Landslides articles for UPSC exam preparation under Disaster Management.
3 articles in this topic
Articles on Landslides
Landslide Hits Army Station in Sikkim
Context A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall hit a military camp in Sikkim’s Lachen district causing casulities loss to property. What is Landslide? Landslides are a geological phenomenon that involves the sudden and rapid movement of a mass of rock, soil, or debris down a slope under the influence of gravity.
Cloudburst-Triggered Landslide in Jammu and Kashmir
Context Recently, a cloudburst event in the Ramban tehsil of Jammu and Kashmir led to torrential rains, hailstorms, and winds, causing widespread destruction. About A cloudburst is a localized event with intense rainfall activity. The phenomenon is most common in hilly regions, however it can occur in plains also.
Land Subsidence in Urban Areas
Context Land subsidence at a dumping ground in Belgachia, West Bengal, left hundreds of families without water and electricity, highlighting the growing challenges of man-made urban crises. What is Land Subsidence? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), subsidence is the “sinking of the ground because of underground material movement”.