Landslide captured via dashboard camera in Misamis Oriental
NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE – A pickup truck captured via its dashboard camera a landslide occurred on the Gingoog City-Claveria-Villanueva Road in Misamis Oriental.
Landslides are a natural disaster that occurs when masses of rock, earth, or debris slide down a slope or hillside. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including heavy rainfall, earthquakes, and human activity such as construction or mining. Landslides are a common occurrence in mountainous regions, but they can also occur in areas with gentle slopes or near coastlines.
The effects of a landslide can be devastating, causing significant damage to infrastructure, property, and even loss of life. They can also have long-term effects on the landscape, altering the course of rivers, creating new waterfalls or lakes, and changing the contours of hills and mountains.
Landslides can be classified into several different types, including rock falls, rockslides, debris flows, and mudslides. Rock falls occur when rocks detach from a steep slope and fall to the ground, while rockslides involve the movement of large masses of rock down a slope. Debris flows and mudslides are both forms of mass wasting, where a mixture of water, soil, and rocks moves downhill.
One of the most significant causes of landslides is heavy rainfall. When the soil becomes saturated with water, it loses its ability to hold onto the slope and can easily slide downhill. This can be exacerbated by deforestation or other land-use practices that remove vegetation, as the roots of plants help to stabilize the soil.
Another factor that can contribute to landslides is earthquakes. Seismic activity can destabilize slopes and cause rock or soil to slide down. Human activity such as construction or mining can also contribute to landslides by altering the natural terrain and weakening the stability of the slope.
Meanwhile, passengers of pickup truck passing thru the Gingoog City-Claveria-Villanueva Road in Misamis Oriental had the worst fear of their lives after encountering a landslide along the way. The phenomenon was captured via the dashboard camera of the truck.
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