Answered

Westonci.ca connects you with experts who provide insightful answers to your questions. Join us today and start learning! Get detailed and accurate answers to your questions from a dedicated community of experts on our Q&A platform. Join our platform to connect with experts ready to provide precise answers to your questions in different areas.

Why can the removal of vegetation trigger mass movements

Sagot :

katiebugogden
The removal of vegetation can trigger mass movements because the plant roots bind the soil and regolith together. 

Answer: Mass movement also called slope movement or mass wasting is a process in which sand, soil, rock, and other materials move down the slope as a solid, continuous, or discontinuous mass ( under the force of gravity).

Vegetation stabilizes a slope as it prevents soil erosion. Its removal from an area can trigger mass movement because it will increase the rate of soil erosion and also increase the rate of absorption of water by soil, thereby destabilizing the slopes and causing mass movements.



We appreciate your visit. Hopefully, the answers you found were beneficial. Don't hesitate to come back for more information. We appreciate your visit. Our platform is always here to offer accurate and reliable answers. Return anytime. Get the answers you need at Westonci.ca. Stay informed by returning for our latest expert advice.