EFFECTS OFMASS WASTING

SIGNS OF SOIL CREEP

Instruction: Soil creep is an

imperceptible movement (cannot be

seen with the eyes), however, there are

certain signs that soil is slowly being

moved by gravity. Observe the picture

on the right and identify 6 signs that soil

creep is taking place.

EFFECTS OF LANDSLIDESThe photo on the right shows the effect of landslide in Lookout, St. Mary, Jamaica. Which effect can you see?

EFFECTS OF LANDSLIDES

The photograph on the right shows an effect of landslide on Grants Town, St. Mary, Jamaica. Which effect can you see?

EFFECTS OF LANDSLIDES

The photo on the right shows an effect of landslide in Swift River District, Portland, Jamaica.How do you think mud was able to enter the house?What evidence is there that landslides was the cause of the damage shown?

ACTIVITY

Which natural and human factors could have caused the effects of the landslides seen in the pictures?