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A thick, heavy mass of muddy earth and debris slides down a hillside, collapsing an entire slope. The torrent of soil and water can crush houses, break through strong buildings, and sweep away people in a matter of seconds. Find out how to prepare, predict, and prevent against these phenomena by clicking on!

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Forces of Nature: ThinkQuest 2000 (Team #C003603)

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A thick, heavy mass of muddy earth and debris slides down a hillside, collapsing an entire slope. The torrent of soil and water can crush houses, break through strong buildings, and sweep away people in a matter of seconds. Find out how to prepare, predict, and prevent against these phenomena by clicking on!

[ back to graphics version ]

Forces of Nature: ThinkQuest 2000 (Team #C003603)

http://library.thinkquest.org/C003603/english/landslides/index.shtml