The steep slopes on either side of the streams are bare of vegetation, possibly making them prone to landslides.

两侧的陡峭山坡上缺乏植被（保护），可能（因此）增加了这次山崩发生的机会。

youdao

The steep slopes on either side of the streams are bare of vegetation, possibly making them prone to landslides.

两侧的陡峭山坡上缺乏植被（保护），可能（因此）增加了这次山崩发生的机会。

youdao