Egypt's Mass Wasting Risks
Egypt's mass wasting dangers are principally driven by its unique geological and climatic conditions. Despite its mostly dry nature, the country's varied topography, which includes deserts, plateaus, and mountain ranges, creates places prone to slope instability. Landslides and rockfalls occur on the Sinai Peninsula, which is known for its steep terrain and high rainfall on occasion, particularly around Mount Sinai. Furthermore, the Red Sea highlands are prone to slope collapses, with steep slopes and rocky terrain, rendering them subject to debris flows during the rainy season. These natural processes are worsened by manmade causes like as urbanization, deforestation, and poor land use practices, which disrupt the natural balance of slopes and raise the danger of mass waste. Efforts to alleviate Egypt's mass wasting hazards need a multifaceted strategy that includes geological studies, hazard mapp...