A landslide occurred in Tarsin, a village in Sudan, after heavy rain. Many people died when rocks fell from the mountains.
Scientists say more landslides could happen in the future. The soil is weak because of conflicts and illegal activities. These issues, along with climate change, increase the risk of disasters.
To prevent future landslides, experts suggest planting more trees and monitoring the land. These steps can help protect villages.
Difficult words
- landslide — A large amount of earth or rocks falling.landslides
- scientist — A person who studies the natural world.Scientists
- village — A small community or group of houses.
- conflict — A serious disagreement or fight.conflicts
- disaster — A terrible event causing damage and suffering.disasters
- monitor — To watch or check something carefully.monitoring
- soil — The top layer of earth where plants grow.
- protect — To keep safe from harm.
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Discussion questions
- How do you think planting trees can help prevent landslides?
- Why might climate change lead to more disasters?
- What can communities do to prepare for natural disasters?
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