Blog Wk 8

Like many other nations Nigeria is at risk from several hazards related to mass wasting, which is the term used to describe the movement of substantial amounts of rock, soil, and other debris down slopes as a result of gravity. In Nigeria, some variables increase these risks including:

Geological Composition: Nigeria's soil and rocks are a mixture of different kinds that are easily eroded and subject to mass waste. Mass wasting events are more likely to occur in regions with softer or worn rock formations.

Climate: Nigeria has a variety of climates, ranging from tropical in the south to desert in the north. Heavy rains during the rainy season, especially in places with poor drainage or deforestation, can cause landslides and other mass waste incidents.

Lack of awareness: Communities may become more vulnerable as a result of a lack of knowledge and readiness for natural disasters, especially mass wasting. Reducing hazards and fostering resilience need land-use planning, early warning systems, and education. 

Deforestation and Land use changes: Natural landscapes can be altered by deforestation, urbanization, and agricultural practices, which reduce the amount of vegetation that stabilizes soil and raises the possibility of mass waste. In addition to causing landslides, construction operations like mining and road building can also cause slope instability.




Sites: https://oxfordre.com/naturalhazardscience/display/10.1093/acrefore/9780199389407.001.0001/acrefore-9780199389407-e-448?d=%2F10.1093%2Facrefore%2F9780199389407.001.0001%2Facrefore-9780199389407-e-448&p=emailAM7v%2F5wOlzuaM

https://geoenvironmental-disasters.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40677-019-0122-z

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  1. Raquel CruzApril 7, 2024 at 12:27 AM

    Hi Evelyn. I liked the structure of your blog and how each factor of mass wasting in Nigeria has its own explanation. I found it most interesting how natural biodiversity can have an impact on the soils, which can lead to landslides and floods. Thanks for sharing!

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