If a failure prone area is already built up

by geography teachers

 Prone areas

  • Modify the slope gradient by removal or addition of material
  • Build retaining walls to increase external support.
  • Plant deep rooted plants to bind regolith.
  • Create berms in place where Rock fall are anticipated like rock cuts.
  • Install rock bolts or artificial plant roots that mechanically bolt weak rock layers to the bedrock.





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