A. enumerate practical ways of coping with geological hazard caused specifically by landside
1.)don't leave near the area prone to landslide.
2.) Rain is one of the triggering factor of landslide, so be more alert during storm or typoon.
3.) evacuate immediately if you are leaving in an area prone to landslide when you hear the news that your area will experience heavy rainfall.
4) be more familiar with land surrounding your home.
5.) you do not live near critical areas, such as fault lives or within the vicinity of an active volcano.
Answers & Comments
Landslide Warning Signs
Springs, seeps, or saturated ground in areas that have not typically been wet before.
New cracks or unusual bulges in the ground, street pavements or sidewalks.
Soil moving away from foundations.
Ancillary structures such as decks and patios tilting and/or moving relative to the main house.
Tilting or cracking of concrete floors and foundations.
Broken water lines and other underground utilities.
Leaning telephone poles, trees, retaining walls or fences.
Offset fence lines.
Sunken or down-dropped road beds.
Rapid increase in creek water levels, possibly accompanied by increased turbidity (soil content).
Sudden decrease in creek water levels though rain is still falling or just recently stopped.
Sticking doors and windows, and visible open spaces indicating jambs and frames out of plumb.
A faint rumbling sound that increases in volume is noticeable as the landslide nears.
Unusual sounds, such as trees cracking or boulders knocking together, might indicate moving debris.