Geology

MAP SOURCE The UK experiences heavy rainfall which often leads to flooding. Since flooding is one of the many causes of mass wasting, the UK often has to be aware of what hazards can come from heavy rainfall. Landslides are most common in the UK due to rain and floods. " Road, rail and telecoms are all potentially vulnerable to landslides. In certain cases critical infrastructure such as dams may be at risk" (BBC News).   BBC News  also mentions that " The worst recent landslide event in the UK was the Aberfan disaster of 1966, with over one hundred children killed." This tells us how severe and serious mass wasting is and how it's important to pay attention to how much rain is falling and keep updated with any potential hazards.  Anchor Systems  shares a great amount of knowledge on how to reduce the risks of landslides. One thing I learned from this article was that vegetation is a great way decrease the risk of a landslide. " Slopes with no veget