natural disasters: landslides

Natural Disasters: Landslides Landslides can be caused by many factors, such as earthquakes, erosion, loss of soil nutrients, and unstable groundwater pressure. Unlike other natural disasters, landslides can also be caused by humans.

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Natural Disasters: Landslides. Landslides can be caused by many factors, such as earthquakes, erosion, loss of soil nutrients, and unstable groundwater pressure. Unlike other natural disasters, landslides can also be caused by humans. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Natural Disasters: Landslides

Natural Disasters: LandslidesLandslides can be caused by many factors, such as earthquakes, erosion, loss of soil nutrients, and unstable groundwater pressure. Unlike other natural disasters, landslides can also be caused by humans.

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