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Haiti Earthquake, Deforestation Heighten Landslide Risk
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/1/100114-haiti-earthquake-landslides/#:~:text=The%20combination%20of%20widespread%20deforestation,%2Dhit%20country%2C%20scientists%20say.
National Geographic
This photo from National Geographic shows the difference in deforestation between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The accompanying article describes the increased risk of earthquake-related landslides such deforestation carries.
This resource is referenced here:
Cutting Edge:Topics:Hazards:Events: January 2010 Haiti Earthquake
Subject
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Environmental Science:Forest Resources:
Deforestation,
Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:
Mass Wasting
Resource Type
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Audio/Visual:
Images/Illustrations
Special Interest
: Hazards, Visualization
Theme
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Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:
Hazards,
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:
Environmental Science
