Question

Which of the following best explains how human activities can directly contribute to landslides?

Answer 1

I think its because we drive so much we create erosion then it will get bad enough to the point where the road gets week and falls

Answer 2

Or unstable building and habitat use could result in the weakening of the soil, which leads to slumping and landslides.

Answer 3

* removal of vegetation
* interference with, or changes to, natural drainage
* leaking pipes such as water and sewer reticulation
* modification of slopes by construction of roads, railways, buildings, etc
* overloading slopes
* mining and quarrying activities
* vibrations from heavy traffic, blasting, etc
* excavation or displacement of rocks.