Landslid: meaning, definitions and examples
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landslid
[ หlรฆndหslaษชd ]
natural disaster
A landslide is the sudden and fast movement of a large amount of earth material down a slope. This phenomenon can occur due to a variety of factors, including heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic activity, or human activity. Landslides can cause significant damage to infrastructure and communities, and they can also pose serious threats to life.
Synonyms
debacle, landslide, mudslide, slump.
Examples of usage
- The heavy rains triggered a landslide that destroyed several homes.
- Emergency services were deployed after a landslide blocked the main road.
- She was warned about the potential for landslides in the area after the storm.
- Landslides can change landscapes dramatically and unexpectedly.
Translations
Translations of the word "landslid" in other languages:
๐ต๐น deslizamento de terra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคฎเคฟ-เคงเคเคธเคพเคต
๐ฉ๐ช Erdrutsch
๐ฎ๐ฉ tanah longsor
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะฒะฐะป
๐ต๐ฑ osuwisko
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐๆปใ
๐ซ๐ท glissement de terrain
๐ช๐ธ deslizamiento de tierra
๐น๐ท toprak kaymasฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์ฌํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฒูุงู ุฃุฑุถู
๐จ๐ฟ sesuv
๐ธ๐ฐ zosuv
๐จ๐ณ ๆปๅก
๐ธ๐ฎ plaz
๐ฎ๐ธ landrรฆs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตั ะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแแก แแแแ แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ torpaq sรผrรผลmษsi
๐ฒ๐ฝ deslizamiento de tierra
Etymology
The term 'landslide' originates from the combination of the words 'land' and 'slide'. The word 'land' comes from Old English 'land', meaning ground or earth, while 'slide' comes from Old English 'slฤซdan', which means to glide or slip. The concept of a landslide as a geological event has been recognized for centuries, but the term became more commonly used in the 19th century with the growing interest in geology and natural disasters. Historical accounts of landslides can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where such events were often noted in writings about the dangers of mountainous terrain. In modern times, landslides are studied extensively within earth sciences, and various terms such as 'debris flow' and 'rockfall' have emerged to describe specific types of landslides. The increasing impact of human activities on the environment has also led to greater concern regarding landslides, particularly in areas undergoing rapid development or deforestation.