Abstract In October 2003‚ stormwater overflows from an intense‚ short-duration storm eroded approximately 20‚000 yds.3 of soil from the bottom and side slopes of a ravine between the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and a subdivision near Tacoma‚ Wash. The erosion ruptured two storm drains and left undermined slopes that continued to ravel and retreat. Measures were implemented to help stabilize the eroded slopes and prevent further retreat that could affect the Tacoma Narrows Bridge expansion project and a
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that is going to be developed in close vicinity to Batu Caves. The project‚ if allowed to be carried out‚ can potentially cause the historical site to cave in much sooner than expected as the development may accelerate the limestone massif’s natural erosion process. The developer‚ Dolomite Industries‚ has been ordered to stop all construction-related works by the state government in order for soil testing to be conducted in the area. However‚ the results from the soil test would not prove the ground
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in 2005. As a result of the growth of this city‚ the settlement of Balikpapan has expanded into a protected forest adjacent to it to prevent overcrowding in the city. On the other hand‚ deforestation brings harm to humans because it can lead to erosion of the topsoil and siltation of rivers near the deforested areas. The tree canopy of a rainforest provides shelter from rain for the soil‚ and the roots help hold the soil in place. This helps to prevent the topsoil from being washed away by the rain
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Landslide in a Village The rainstorm was over‚ I dashed out from the house to free myself. Spending hours in the house really made me feel bored rigid (extremely bored). I needed fresh air and so I went for a ride in the neighbourhood of Bukit Katil. I enjoyed cycling along the roads that ran parallel with rows of tall trees. The atmosphere around me was refreshingly cool. In the midst of admiring view‚ I caught the sight of a house that was partly buried in the mud. I halted (stop)
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EFFECTS OF SOIL EROSION IN THE PHILIPPINES Soil erosion is happening everywhere in this world. Especially near the water area and maybe it is happening below where we stand. One my grandparents told me‚ that one time when they were young a typhoon with its devastating rain hit manila. Because they were near river‚ because of the heavy rain without warning the soil beneath their home collapse and their home was wash away in the river. And it said to be the cause of the collapse of the soil
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and Concepts (1-24) 1. Denudation is the total effect of all actions (weathering‚ mass wasting‚ and erosion) that lower the surface of the continents. 2. Weathering- the physical and chemical disintegration of rock that is exposed to the atmosphere. Mass-wasting- the short-distance down slope movement of weathered rock under the direct influence of gravity; also called mass movement. Erosion- detachment‚ removal‚ and transportation of fragmented rock material. 3. Openings in the surface and
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Soil degradation refers to the decline in quantity and quality of soil. Degradation of soil is done by erosion (wind and water)‚ biological degradation‚ physical degradation (referring to the over loss of structure and changes in permeability) and chemical degradation‚ this refers to acidification‚ declining fertility‚ changes in pH levels‚ salinization and chemical toxicity. Soil degradation affects not only the environment but also the economy as well as people. The effect that soil degradation
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Illuminate how water affects the external processes on the slope of Hong Kong. Explain how these external processes shape the slope landscape in Hong Kong. Chemical weathering involves the decomposition of rock due to the alteration of rock minerals by chemical reactions between the rocks and the water with which they come into contact. Chemical reaction causes certain minerals to change into more vulnerable ones. This weakens the internal structure of the rocks‚ and leads to decomposition. Moisture
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In the Puget Sound landslides are fairly common‚ mostly due to a very wet climate and ever changing environment. The definition of a landslide is: A gravity driven down slope movement of a mass composed of soil‚ rock‚ and vegetation. A landslide generally happens when the material in the down slope is heavier then the supporting soil. There are many contributing factors that cause landslides‚ steepness of slope‚ composition of soil and rock‚ groundwater condition‚ recent precipitation patterns
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Poverty is general scarcity or dearth‚ or the state of one who lacks a certain amount of material possessions or money.[1] Absolute poverty or destitution refers to the deprivation of basic human needs‚ which commonly includes food‚ water‚ sanitation‚ clothing‚ shelter‚ health care and education. Relative poverty is defined contextually as economic inequality in the location or society in which people live.[2][3]After the industrial revolution‚ mass production in factories made production goods increasingly
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