Wednesday, March 9, 2011

  • What are some natural factors causing mudslides in Guatemala?
  • - Frequent earthquakes, hurricanes and heavy rains over soak Guatemala's mountainous terrain and make the soil muddy.

  • What are some human factors causing mudslides in Guatemala?
  • - From cutting down so many trees for fire wood with, with out noticing they have taken away many of the grounds main support to keep it together.

  • What is being done to help reduce mudslides and mudslide damage?
  • - They are planting trees on high areas and making the ground more stable against wet grounds.

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