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In Geography / Middle School | 2014-10-18

How does cliff collapse affect the environment?

Asked by fififiona

Answer (2)

Cliff collapse affects the environment around it because that cliff may have had food essential to certain species. Also, living things may have shelters and homes on the collapsed area, and now it is lost due to the cliff collapsing. Things in nature have chain reactions, so if one thing is affected, other things will get affected as well.

Answered by kaykayla | 2024-06-10

Cliff collapse can lead to habitat loss, increased soil erosion, and water quality issues, impacting local ecosystems and human communities. The destruction can create domino effects in the food chain and alter local climates. Moreover, the physical damage to infrastructure can lead to economic and social challenges for nearby populations.
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Answered by kaykayla | 2025-01-30