What triggers a Landslide?
Landslides are the result of several interrelated factors. Degree of slope, nature of the soils/rock, vegetation cover, but most especially excessive water play a role in their development. Water acts as the lubricant in the landslide equation as well as adding additional weight to the scene. A number of somewhat outside factors can trigger landslides. Earthquakes, heavy rains, mining or construction activities are all major agents that trigger landslides. Types of Landslides Landslides are classified based mostly on their character of movement and degree of internal disruption. These landslide classes are roc fall, flow, slide, and creep. Although these are clear divisions, in the real world a landslide may have components of more than one type.
