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Natural Hazards and Disasters
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Mention some effects of landslides on humans.

Answer

The formation of new slopes is usually the consequence of landslides and mass wasting. The rivers often get blocked by the debris brought by landslide. Birahital in Garhwal was formed in 1983. Landslides damage the property and disruption of communication.

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