A mountainous region has seen an increase in landslides after large areas of hillside were cleared for agriculture. Which major environmental issue is being observed, and what is the main cause?

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Soil erosion due to removal of vegetation that stabilizes slopes

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Noise pollution due to increased use of mechanized farming equipment

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Thermal pollution due to warmer irrigation water entering local streams

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Water scarcity due to reduced river flow from upstream dams

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