MASS WASTING.. Mudslides and More

Amazing video of Russian Mudslide during BreakUp April 2015

https://youtu.be/3lDdY5y76i4

Video Preventative Avalanche: Caused by Russian Soldier

https://youtu.be/32b9m7CeJfQ

Detailed geologic and geomorphologic mapping of young volcanic terrains and observations on historical eruptions reveal that landslides of various scales, from small to catastrophic , are widespread. Other factors leading to mass wasting include Deforestation and destruction of forests, Erosion and degradation of land and water, Break up or thawing season when the ice begins to thaw and snow melts.

In June 2007 a massive landslide Kamchatka changed the landscape forever. Four and a half million cubic meters of rock, gravel, snow and ice broke free of the mountains. In a matter of seconds, it smothered the green valley and many of its geysers forever, however in 2009 a single geyser did reappear.

In July of 2014 rescuers had evacuated more than 50 people who were trapped in the mountains near an Olympic resort in Sochi when the area was hit by a second mudslide in one week. Another mudslide had hit the same road the previous Sunday, the report said. Rescuers evacuated about 50 people, while another 40 refused to leave their cars, the report said, adding that it took rescuers two days to completely clear the road for traffic.

 In April of 2015 A mudslide triggered by heavy rains killed seven people in southern Russia,

Due to the sheer numbers of lives lost, Russian officials partnered with USGS to further study natural occurrences. Replanting has been introduced to help with erosion as well as planned Avalanches . EMERCOM of Russia offers daily updates of events taking place and includes a Helpline for those in need or wanting additional information

 http://en.mchs.ru/

http://us.wow.com/wiki/Ministry_of_Emergency_Situations_(Russia)

http://natgeotv.com