(i) River levee and embankments: River levees are the natural embankments of the river, while the embankments are built by man. (ii) Landslide and mass wasting:
Landslide: A landslide is the rapid sliding of bed -rock or regoliths. These are caused by earthquake or sudden rock failures. Landslide is a hazard.
Mass wasting: Natural removal of soil and rock from slopes is known as mass wasting.
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