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Uncovering the Deepening Crisis: Rancho Palos Verdes in California Faces New Landslide Threats

The coastal city of Rancho Palos Verdes has long struggled with the persistent threat of land movement, but recent findings have revealed that the situation is far more complex and perilous than prev...

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Retaining wall collapses onto cars in Vladivostok

Several videos have recently emerged, showing a retaining wall collapsing onto parked cars in the city of Vladivostok, Russia. Furthermore, the event took place shortly before 10 o'clock on the mo...

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Shimla Tunnel Blocked by Landslide: A Reminder of Geotechnical Risks

On August 12, a landslide in the Chalaunthi area of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, caused debris to crash down, sealing the entrance of an under-construction tunnel. The incident occurred during the const...

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Using GeoStudio to conduct 3D numerical analysis of groundwater seepage and stability at the Ripley Landslide site

Landslides come with significant potential for loss of life and damage to integral infrastructure. That’s why geotechnical engineers dedicate significant time and effort into preventing them – but...

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Massive landslide caught on video swallowing Chinese road

A rather large landslide was caught on video swallowing a road in China, on the morning of Wednesday, July 17. More specifically, the event took place near the village of Jiajiadian, which is locate...

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Lowville apartment’s backyard disappears in landslide

A video has recently emerged showing the backyard of an apartment building in Lowville, New York, getting swallowed by a landslide on Wednesday, July 10th. Furthermore, the property is located at...

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Landslide hits illegal gold mine in Indonesia

A landslide took place on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island in the early hours of Sunday, July 7, claiming the lives of at least 12 people, officials said on Monday. Furthermore, prior to the landslide’s...

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Landslide claims three lives in Switzerland

Four people lost their lives in southern Switzerland over the past weekend, as floods and landslides caused by extensive rainfall and melting snow wreaked havoc. Furthermore, the authorities announc...

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Large landslide caught on camera crashing down on Chinese road

A landslide that took place on June 27, at the Sanqing Mountain of the Chinese Jiangxi Province, was caught on camera as it was crashing down a road. Furthermore, southern China has been experiencin...

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Landslide caused by heavy rain leaves several victims in Ecuador

A very large landslide took place in central Ecuador on Sunday, the 16th of June, following days of heavy rainfall. Furthermore, the event took place near the city of Banos, roughly 135 kilometers so...

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