Monday, February 14, 2011

Guatemala Questions


  • What are some natural factors causing mudslides in Guatemala?
There rainy season from mid-May to October.

  • What are some human factors causing mudslides in Guatemala?
  • The deforestation, or absence of trees.  

  • What is being done to help reduce mudslides and mudslide damage?
  • They are planting pine trees, because they have very deep roots, this will help slow the flow of the mudslides.