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Geological Hazard and Perceptions at the Local Level: A Example From Bajhang Nepal

The district of Bajhang in Nepal shows some interesting examples of how local communities perceive and respond to geological hazards. Case-1 A house has been built on a part of a landslide body without any protection measures. This highlights the lack of awareness and understanding of the potential risks associated with building in landslide-prone areas. Case-2 Rapid erosion of the river bank has led to the destruction of cultivated land. In an attempt to protect their land, the local community has constructed riverbank protection structures. This highlights their recognition of the problem and efforts to mitigate the effects of erosion, but it also suggests a lack of understanding of the underlying causes of erosion and the need for long-term sustainable solutions. Case-3 As a result of a recent flood and debris on the Seti River's left bank tributary, two house foundations have been exposed to the sky, and a suspension bridge foundation has been damaged. This highlights