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Swiss Landslide Exposes Global Glacier Collapse Threat
A massive landslide in the Lötschental valley of Switzerland, near the village of Blatten, on Wednesday, resulted from the melting permafrost destabilizing a mountainside above the Birch Glacier; approximately 300 people and all animals were evacuated due to the risk of further collapse, highlightin...
Swiss Landslide Exposes Global Glacier Collapse Threat
A massive landslide in the Lötschental valley of Switzerland, near the village of Blatten, on Wednesday, resulted from the melting permafrost destabilizing a mountainside above the Birch Glacier; approximately 300 people and all animals were evacuated due to the risk of further collapse, highlightin...
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B.C. 2021 Atmospheric River Disaster: Land Use Practices Exacerbated Geohazards
A study found that 46 percent of the landslides, debris flows, and washouts during British Columbia's November 2021 atmospheric river disaster originated in areas logged or burned by wildfires, resulting in five deaths, widespread infrastructure damage, and 18,000 evacuations; the study highlights t...
B.C. 2021 Atmospheric River Disaster: Land Use Practices Exacerbated Geohazards
A study found that 46 percent of the landslides, debris flows, and washouts during British Columbia's November 2021 atmospheric river disaster originated in areas logged or burned by wildfires, resulting in five deaths, widespread infrastructure damage, and 18,000 evacuations; the study highlights t...
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California Wildfires: Post-Fire Landslides Pose Growing Threat
The Palisades Fire in California caused 25 deaths and destroyed over 12,000 buildings; the USGS warns of increased post-fire landslides due to soil erosion and heavier rainfall, posing further threats to life, infrastructure, and water resources.
California Wildfires: Post-Fire Landslides Pose Growing Threat
The Palisades Fire in California caused 25 deaths and destroyed over 12,000 buildings; the USGS warns of increased post-fire landslides due to soil erosion and heavier rainfall, posing further threats to life, infrastructure, and water resources.
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Bomb Cyclone Devastates Pacific Northwest
A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river caused significant damage and deaths in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.
Bomb Cyclone Devastates Pacific Northwest
A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river caused significant damage and deaths in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.
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Italy's Landslide Crisis: Extent, Causes, and Technological Solutions
By 2023, over 620,000 landslides affected nearly 8% of Italy (24,000 sq km), causing casualties and destruction due to Italy's vulnerable geology, intensified by climate change and human actions; Avacam offers a technological solution for continuous monitoring.
Italy's Landslide Crisis: Extent, Causes, and Technological Solutions
By 2023, over 620,000 landslides affected nearly 8% of Italy (24,000 sq km), causing casualties and destruction due to Italy's vulnerable geology, intensified by climate change and human actions; Avacam offers a technological solution for continuous monitoring.
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Java Landslides Kill 21 Amidst High Deforestation
Flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Java island killed at least 21 people, damaging villages and rice fields during the rainy season; high deforestation and seismic activity are contributing factors, though the affected areas' proximity to mines or heavily logged areas remains unclear.
Java Landslides Kill 21 Amidst High Deforestation
Flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Java island killed at least 21 people, damaging villages and rice fields during the rainy season; high deforestation and seismic activity are contributing factors, though the affected areas' proximity to mines or heavily logged areas remains unclear.
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Southeast Asia Faces Economic Losses from Devastating Floods
Heavy flooding and landslides caused by intensified monsoon rains across Southeast Asia risk displacing thousands, damaging crops, and threatening the economic outlook; climate change is a key factor.
Southeast Asia Faces Economic Losses from Devastating Floods
Heavy flooding and landslides caused by intensified monsoon rains across Southeast Asia risk displacing thousands, damaging crops, and threatening the economic outlook; climate change is a key factor.
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Colombia Declares National Disaster Due to Heavy Rains
Heavy rains cause widespread flooding and landslides across Colombia, prompting President Petro to declare a national state of disaster.
Colombia Declares National Disaster Due to Heavy Rains
Heavy rains cause widespread flooding and landslides across Colombia, prompting President Petro to declare a national state of disaster.
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