There are four main types of landslides, namely slides, which are most common in Malaysia, topples, rock falls and debris flows also known as mud flows. Factor can trigger landslides are intense and prolonged rainfall as well as shocks or vibration such as seismic activity.
Public should look out for signs such as water or earth bulging appearing at the base of a slope or retaining wall as well as tension crack at the ground surface.
other sign are small stones falling from the slope surface, tilting the fences, retaining walls, utility poles and even tree. sign to watch for around the buildings are cracks appearing the ground or in the foundation of houses and other structures as well as soil moving away from the foundation. Door and windows that stick or become jammed for the first time are also considered as warning sign as well as appearance of springs, seeps or saturated grounds on the areas that have not typically been wet before
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