Landslides commonly occur when hurricanes hit steep terrain. Why?
A) The correlation with hurricanes is coincidental.
B) The high winds produce a shear stress on the slopes, triggering mass movements.
C) Heavy rain from the tropical system can saturate slopes, triggering mass wasting events like mudslides.
D) The high winds uproot trees, weakening the slope and inducing mass wasting.

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Heavy rainfall from a hurricane can saturate steep slopes, triggering mass wasting events like landslides and mudslides.

Landslides Commonly Occur When Hurricanes Hit Steep Terrain