Physical Geography/Environmental Science Taster Session

In this session we will explore how we can combine different elements learnt from Geography to understand and deal with landslide hazards in Nepal.

Landslides can be deadly natural disaster events, particularly in Nepal, where large earthquakes along the India-Asian collision zone and intense monsoon rainfall can trigger widespread landslides. Each year, Nepal suffers from deadly landslides, impacting its communities, infrastructure, agriculture, animals, and the economy. Between 2000-2009 there were 2042 deaths in Nepal due to floods and landslides, impacting 248,891 families and resulting in 15814 animal deaths. 

We’ll use Nepal as an example, to think about how learning about Geography prepares us to work towards handling natural hazards better, and managing risk better in the face of climate change.