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Lesson 1: Landslides and Sinkholes

The document discusses landslides and sinkholes. It identifies the different elements of a geohazard map and how to interpret maps from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau to identify landslide and flooding prone areas. It also discusses being aware of potential geohazards in one's community.

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Lesson 1: Landslides and Sinkholes

The document discusses landslides and sinkholes. It identifies the different elements of a geohazard map and how to interpret maps from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau to identify landslide and flooding prone areas. It also discusses being aware of potential geohazards in one's community.

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Lesson 1: Landslides and

Sinkholes
Specific Learning Outcomes
At the end of this topic, the learners will be able to:
1. Identify the different elements of a geohazard map;
2. Interpret geohazard maps provided by the Mines and Geosciences
Bureau to identify areas prone to landslide and flooding;
3. Be aware of the potential geohazards they are exposed to in their
barangay
• Watch the video and answer the following questions:
• https://youtu.be/qG0R9Q1yjWU
• What are the different colors of areas prone to rain-induced
landslides and what action should be taken corresponding to each of
these colors?
• What are the different colors of areas prone to flooding and what
actions should be taken corresponding to each of these colors?
Geohazard map
• A geohazard is a geological state that may lead to widespread damage
or risk. Geohazards are geological and environmental conditions and
involve long-term or short-term geological processes.

• A map is a symbolic depiction emphasizing relationships between


elements of some space, such as objects, regions, or themes.
• Identify the
elements of a
Geohazard map.
• Identify the
elements of a
Geohazard map.
Elements of a Geohazard map
• I. Title
• II. Legend
• III. Orientation Compass
• IV. Map Ruler /Bar Scale
• V. Coordinates
Elements of a Geohazard map
1. TITLE
“Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Map of Cebu Province Quadrangle”
“Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Map of Angat Quadrangle”
Elements of a Geohazard map
2. ORIENTATION COMPASS
Elements of a Geohazard map
3. LEGENDS
Elements of a Geohazard map
4. Map Ruler, Bar scales
Elements of a Geohazard map
4. Coordinates
FOR RAIN-INDUCED LANDSLIDE PRONE
AREAS, THERE ARE THREECOLORS:
• Yellow: low susceptibility-less likely to experience landslide; Be
prepared.
• Green: moderately susceptible; be cautious.
• Red: highly susceptible; Be alert and ready to evacuate.
FOR FLOOD-PRONE AREAS:
• Pink: Low to moderately susceptible. Be cautious.
• Violet: Highly susceptible; be alert and ready to evacuate.

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