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This case study examines the Cherry Hills landslide in the Philippines, its causes, and prevention measures. It covers the development of the Cherry Hills Subdivision, the landslide event, and the factors that contributed to it.
What's inside
- Introduction to the Cherry Hills landslide
- Development of the Cherry Hills Subdivision
- Landslide precursors and climate factors
- The landslide event and its impact
- Factors causing the landslide
Who it is for: Students studying the Cherry Hills landslide, or urban planning and geology students. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
The Cherry Hills landslide was one of the Philippines' most tragic events in 1999. It looks at what caused it, how it happened and how future landslides might be avoided.
The Subdivision And Its Location
Cherry Hills Subdivision was a residential area with single and two-storey houses. It was built near Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges and other subdivisions. The Philjas Corporation deeply cut into the mountain slopes.
Warnings Before The Landslide
Residents saw cracks on walls and had trouble with doors and windows months before the landslide. Heavy rainfall and unusual weather also occurred just before the event.
The Landslide Event And Its Impact
The landslide happened suddenly on August 3, 1999. It was a rotational slide with debris and mudflow. It caused many deaths and destroyed hundreds of houses.
Causes Of The Landslide
Several factors contributed to the landslide. Human activities, like cutting into the mountain, and natural factors, like heavy rainfall, were key. The area's geology and climate also played significant roles.
Key terms
- Landslide Precursors
- Signs and events that indicate a landslide may happen.
- Rotational Slide
- A type of landslide where the ground moves in a curved path.
- Mudflow
- A flow of mud and debris down a slope, often caused by heavy rain.
- Seismic Fault
- A fracture in the Earth's crust where earthquakes can occur.
Questions this document helps with
- What are some signs that a landslide might happen?
- What should developers do to prevent landslides?
- How can heavy rainfall contribute to landslides?
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