Chapter 12: Unstable Land

After completing this chapter, you will understand:

What unstable land is and where it occurs.
How driving and resisting forces control unstable land.
How unstable land is a natural part of Earth system interactions involving the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere.
How human activities can trigger or speed up unstable land processes.
How unstable land risks are evaluated and people adjust to unstable land.
The role of land-use planning and engineering designs in managing unstable land.

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