Landslides: Himalayan Dynamics vs Western Ghats Triggers, Zonation Mapping

(Himalayas vs Bring out the causes for more frequent landslides in the Himalayas than in Western Ghats

“The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides.” Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation.

Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and (Himalayas vs Western Ghats.

The states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand reaching the limits of their ecological carrying capacity due to tourism. Critically evaluate.

With reference to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines, discuss the measures to be adopted to mitigate the impact of the recent incidents of cloudbursts in many places of Uttarakhand.

Disaster preparedness is the first step in any disaster management process. Explain how hazard zonation mapping will help in disaster Hazard Zonation mitigation in the case of landslides.

Describe the various causes and the effects of landslides. Mention the important components of the National Landslide Risk Management Strategy.

Dam failures are always catastrophic, especially on the downstream side, resulting in a colossal loss of life and property. Analyse the various causes of dam failures. Give two examples of large dam failures.