Kerala beaches and steep cliffs (IMAGE)

Michigan Technological University

Kerala beaches and steep cliffs

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Steep seaside cliffs reveal thick soil layers -- a product of chemical weathering common in tropical regions -- that increase the risk of landslides throughout Kerala, India.

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Kiran Udayakumar

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