Tuesday, February 15, 2011

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What are some natural factors causing mudslides in Guatemala?
Some natural factors causing the mudslides are a lot of earthquakes, heavy rains, and hurricanes.
What are some human factors causing mudslides in Guatemala?
Some human factors causing mudslides are deforestation.
What is being done to help reduce mudslides and mudslide damage?
Some things being done to help reduce mudslides and mudslide damage is that Anne Hallum is trying to convince them to not cut down all the trees so they work as a barrier. She is traveling around Guatemala to do this. They also hold weekly instructional courses and plant trees and are protecting them. They are also donating and installing eco friendly, fuel-efficient cooking stoves. Lastly, they provide educational resources and promote economic independence.

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