This document discusses landslides, including their definition, causes, effects, and circumstances. A landslide is the movement of rock, soil or debris down a slope. They are usually caused by instabilities in slopes and can be triggered by various factors. The effects of landslides can be both positive and negative - they provide land but also cause property damage, disruption, and environmental impacts. Landslides typically occur suddenly with a loud noise and rapid movement of material down a hillside. The document provides examples of landslide events that closed roads and damaged infrastructure in British Columbia, Canada.