Video about the Cherry Hills Landslide:

https://youtu.be/NVTzOGVQl8U.
2. Take note of some of the early warning signs
the residents of Cherry Hills noticed before the
landslide.
Rainfall-induced landslide hazards even though
the term landslide is generally used to describe
the downward movement of earth materials
driven by gravity.

Landslides occur in response to a variety of both

natural and manmade triggering events, such as
earthquakes, heavy rainfall, volcanic activity, or
road and building construction.
There are more variations in landslide
mechanisms and triggering events than can be
covered in an introductory course.

Therefore, the most important outcome of any

lesson on landslides is that learners develop the
curiosity and willingness to critically evaluate
what their surroundings can tell them about
landslides.
1. As the landslide mass slowly moves down, it
pushes the ground at the bottom or toe of the
slope and causes it to bulge.
2. Water seeping down a slope is one of the
most common sources of landslides, and is
manifested by water collecting emerging at
the bottom or toe of the slope.
3. Tilted vertical objects like trees, post, and
fences is evidence that a slope is moving. A
forward tilt into the prone position indicates
(as shown in the pictures) indicates that the
landslide is shallow and translational. A back
tilt into the recumbent/reclining position
indicates that the landslide is rotational and
relatively deep seated.
4. Downward movement of the materials near
the surface of the slope results in the formation
of tension cracks on the slope surface
The following signs are normally caused by
ground surface movements which can result
either from geological hazards such as landslides
and formation of sinkholes.

1. Ground movements cause underground pipes

to break
2. Ground movements causes the foundation of
buildings and other structures made from
concrete to break.
3. Ground movements result in tilting and
differential settlements in structures. These
cause hinges to be misaligned and make doors
difficult to open. These can also cause auxiliary
structures, such as exterior stairways, to separate
from the main structure.
Using the information obtained from the
sources, develop a list of warning signs for a
impending formation of a sinkhole.

Integrate warning signs for landslides into one

list, indicating which signs are unique to
landslides, unique to sinkholes, similar signs in
landslides and sinkholes, or identical for both
sinkholes and landslides.
Note:
A. Unique to landslides
B. Unique to sinkholes
C. Identical signs in both landslides and
sinkholes
D. Similar signs in both landslides and sinkholes
with differences noted in the comments.
 SIGNS TO OBSERVE NOTE COMMENTS

Cracks in interior joints areas, windows, C

and doors
Cracks in exterior masonry walls and C
plaster finishing
Windows and doors become harder to C
close properly
Deep cracks and separation of paved C
concrete walks and drives
Outside walls, walks or stairs being C
pulling away from the building
Water pipes break. C
Titled trees, posts and signs. D In landslides, tilting is toward
downward direction in translational
slides, away downward direction in
rotational slide. For sinkhole, tilting
is toward the center of the
depression.
 SIGNS TO OBSERVE NOTE COMMENTS

Circular patches of wilted plants D

Neighboors have had or confirmed B

possible sinkhole or landslide activity
Observation of an actual cavity A
beginning to open
Land movements and small landslides A

Water appearing at base of slope or in C

depression in the ground
Sediments/minerals in water B
Tension cracks form in slope A

Bulging at the base/toe of a slope A