Sabrina's Blog 8: Madagascar Mass Wasting

 Madagascar: Mass Wasting

Madagascar experiences landslides more than anyone realizes. The recent major occurrence was January 2022. At least thirty-four people died and over 35,000 people have been forced to take shelter in displacement sites established by authorities. 6,800 homes were under water and many others were at risk of flooding or fall apart. Citizens of Madagascar were facing severe hunger during this time.



Madagascar, as of right now, has a high hazardous level of landslides. The eastern part of the country will be the most effective rather than the western side. Although, cutting through the center of the island, the hazardous level of landslides is at a medium level, but still considered a risk. Citizens that live in the lower eastern part of the country move quickly away from its path. Stay clear of trees, power lines, and poles. The slope can expect failures for hours to days afterwards. If you are indoors during a landslide, find cover in a section of the building away from the approaching landslide. Find cover under a strong and sturdy table. Stay in that position until all movement is finished. In order to minimize a landslide, there should be improved drainage, slope of the angle, and build a protective perimeter to support the bottom of the slope. In my previous blogs and discussions, Madagascar has a 9-3-0 Hotline. It is an early warning system for all natural disasters.

References:

  1. Think Hazard - Madagascar - Landslide 

  2. Madagascar: Deadly tropical storms cause flooding, landslides | UN News

  3. During a landslide 

  4. Before a landslide (getprepared.gc.ca)





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