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What are Landslides and How are They Caused?

Landslides are one of the most inconveniencing side effects of bad weather. Every year thousands of people are affected and property is lost to these natural disasters. But how exactly do they happen? What causes land to collapse and fall on unsuspecting people? Can they be prevented? This short video from FirstScience.tv answers some of the questions regarding landslides, and explains the chain of events that cause them. Landslides should be expected in mountainous areas, and should be anticipated whenever there's heavy, lasting rain. For weather news and weather forecasts, as well as extreme weather videos, visit MyWeatherLive.com.