Loose soil slopes at risk of instability due to heavy rainfall
High intensity rainfall can cause soil slopes to fail, especially when the soil is loose or medium in density. A study used computer models to see how different rainfall intensities affect the stability of slopes with different soil densities. The results showed that loose soil slopes are more likely to become unstable during heavy rain compared to medium or dense soil slopes. This happens because the rain increases pore pressure and saturation in the soil, making it more prone to sliding.