1. World problems
  2. Ground failures

Ground failures

Nature

Ground failures involving landslides, expansive soils, and subsidence are a major threat each year to man and his works.

Claim

Ground failures pose a critical threat to infrastructure, safety, and the environment. These catastrophic events, including landslides and sinkholes, can devastate communities, disrupt transportation, and lead to loss of life. As climate change intensifies weather patterns, the frequency and severity of ground failures are likely to increase. It is imperative that we prioritize research, prevention, and mitigation strategies to address this urgent issue. Ignoring ground failures is not an option; our future depends on proactive action.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Counter-claim

Ground failures, while occasionally concerning, are often exaggerated and do not warrant the alarm they receive. Most incidents are localized and manageable, posing minimal risk to the broader population. With advancements in engineering and construction practices, the likelihood of significant ground failures is diminishing. Instead of focusing on this minor issue, we should prioritize more pressing global challenges that truly impact our safety and well-being, such as climate change and public health crises.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Broader

Narrower

Land subsidence
Presentable
Expansive soils
Presentable

Aggravates

Related

Landslides
Presentable
Avalanches
Presentable

Strategy

Value

Failure
Yet to rate

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Geography » Land type/use
  • Societal problems » Failure
  • Content quality
    Unpresentable
     Unpresentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    E5066
    DOCID
    11550660
    D7NID
    153491
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020