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Slide on the Shore (pp. 210–211)


Step 1. Questions

Many people enjoy living near or at the top of a cliff, but landslides can cause part of a cliff to collapse. People have developed ways to help prevent landslides from happening.

Write a report about the causes of landslides and how people try to prevent them. Here are some questions to guide your research:
  • What is a landslide?
  • What causes a landslide?
  • What are the effects of a landslide?
  • What can be done to prevent a landslide?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above. Write down what you learn in the note-taking boxes.

With teacher supervision, you may use search engines to research other Web sites. You also can research landslides at the library. When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers to the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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Landslide and Mudslide
Read about what causes a landslide. Click the links to learn what to do before, during, and after a landslide. Look for the answers to the questions in Step 1.
Take Notes:



Where and Why Do Landslides Occur?
This Web page has a map that shows where most landslides occur in the United States. The red and pink areas on the map are the areas where most landslides occur. Read the bulleted list to learn why landslides occur. Some of the words on this site may be difficult, so just read to get the main idea.
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Puget Sound Landslides
The Puget Sound region is an area in Washington State near the Puget Sound body of water. Some of the homes in this region are in areas where landslides can occur. This site was created to help the people of Puget Sound be more aware about the hazards of landslides. Read what causes landslides. Then click WARNING SIGNS to learn how to tell whether a landslide is beginning. Click WHAT TO DO and PREVENTION to learn more about how to prepare and protect your home.
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