Landslide: meaning, definitions and examples
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landslide
[ หlรฆndหslaษชd ]
natural disaster
A landslide refers to the rapid downward movement of rock, soil, and debris on a slope. This geological occurrence often happens after heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or volcanic activity, leading to significant destruction in the affected area. Landslides can block roads, destroy homes, and pose severe risks to life and property. Monitoring and studies are crucial to predict and mitigate the impact of potential landslides.
Synonyms
debris flow, earthflow, landslip, mudslide.
Examples of usage
- The recent landslide blocked the main road.
- Residents were evacuated due to the landslide threat.
- Landslides can be triggered by human activities.
- Heavy rains caused several landslides in the region.
Translations
Translations of the word "landslide" in other languages:
๐ต๐น deslizamento de terra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคธเฅเคเคฒเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Erdrutsch
๐ฎ๐ฉ tanah longsor
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะปะธัะต
๐ต๐ฑ osuniฤcie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐๆปใ
๐ซ๐ท glissement de terrain
๐ช๐ธ deslizamiento de tierra
๐น๐ท toprak kaymasฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์ฌํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููุงุฑ ุฃุฑุถู
๐จ๐ฟ sesuv
๐ธ๐ฐ sรบvislรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆปๅก
๐ธ๐ฎ zemeljski plaz
๐ฎ๐ธ landrรฆn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตัะดัาฃ ัััาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแแก แแแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ torpaq sรผrรผลmษsi
๐ฒ๐ฝ deslizamiento de tierra
Etymology
The term 'landslide' traces its origin to the combination of two words: 'land' (referring to the solid part of the earth's surface) and 'slide' (to move or fall down rapidly). The first documented use of 'landslide' in English dates back to the mid-19th century, specifically around the 1830s. Over time, the term has been adopted in geological studies and discussions related to natural disasters, reflecting its increasing relevance in understanding earth movements. As urban development expanded into hilly or mountainous terrains, the occurrences of landslides became a significant concern, leading to more frequent use of the term in safety planning and environmental studies.