Answer to Question #109211 in Physical geography for Prize Arthur

Question

Examine the causes and effects of landslides in East Africa

Answer 1

The landslides in East Africa are triggered by rainfalls and corresponding rapid soil saturation and weathering. Some of the contributing factors are deforestation, overgrazing, and incorrect choice of farming lands.

Landslides in East Africa cause serious social and economic effects because of poor infrastructure and rough terrain. Some of these effects are deaths, losses of farmlands, destruction of infrastructure and houses, and so on.