MASS WASTING

DEFITITION - downslope movement of rock, regolith, and soil under direct influence of gravity; does not require transporting a medium. 

Cambodia's landslide susceptibility is classified as low due to its rainfall patterns, terrain slope, geology, soil, land cover, and lack of earthquakes.

LANDSLIDE LEAVES CAMBODIANS MISSING

In Phnom Penh the capital of Cambodia a landslide took many by surprise on April of 2008. A large crowded section of land along the Tonle Sap river collapsed and sank. 300 people were left homeless and a unknown number of people are left unaccounted for.

Relief

 The disaster called for 500 to 600 Police officers to help aid to the people in distress. Municipal authorities distributed food to the people affected. Phnom Penh City Governor Kep Chutema said that initial relief for the victims include 50 kg of rice, 100,000 riel or about U.S. $25, a mat, and other supplies. Medical teams were also on standby to aid people in need of medical attention. 

PREPARATION

-Build an emergency kit and have a plan

-Become familiar with the land around you

-Get out of the landslides way

-Stay away from chutes or channels

Reference:

https://www.rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/cambodia_landslide-04012008153706.html

http://thinkhazard.org/en/report/44-cambodia/LS

https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/hzd/lndslds-drng-en.aspx