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Permafrost-associated landslide causes major issues in Denali National Park, Alaska

A slow-moving landslide that is associated with permafrost deterioration has caused some major issues in Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve. Denali National Park is located north of Anchorage...

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Numerous landslides triggered after M7.2 earthquake in Haiti

Numerous landslides have been recorded in Haiti after a M7.2 earthquake struck in August 2021. The M 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti on August 14, 2021, at 8:29 am local time causing massive infrastructu...

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M 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti: More than 1,900 fatalities

Nearly 2,000 people have been reported dead after a M 7.2 earthquake hit Haiti. The seismic shock struck on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. local time. Its epicenter was located in the southw...

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Investigation of potential landslide in Parton, England

Numerous people were evacuated to investigate the risk of a potential landslide in western England. The landslip was detected in Parton, a village on the Cumbrian coast in the United Kingdom on July...

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Path to iconic lighthouse swept away by cliff collapse in England

A public path leading to an iconic lighthouse located in England has been cut off by a cliff collapse. The Belle Tout Lighthouse is an iconic, inoperative facility situated at Beachy Head, East Susse...

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First scientific findings on Myanmar's mine landslide disaster in 2020

For the first time after more than a year from the deadly jade mine landslide that occurred in Myanmar, scientists reveal data from a systematic investigation of the incident suggesting that poor pla...

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Bridge destroyed by rockslide in India: At least 9 casualties

A rockslide that occurred in north India resulted in a bridge collapse and in (at least) 9 fatalities. The rockslide struck in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, July 25, 2021. In partic...

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Torrential rains trigger floods and landslides in India: More than 130 casualties

At least 130 people have been reported dead after torrential rains triggered rainfalls and landslides in the Maharashtra State, western India. Regions of low elevation were impacted after the western...

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Western Europe hit by devastating floods: At least 184 people dead

More than 180 people have died in western Europe after record precipitation resulted in extreme floods. The heavy rainfalls initiated on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, and mainly impacted Germany (Rhinela...

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M 6.0 earthquake struck near the border of California and Nevada: Rockslides close a major route

A M 6.0 earthquake struck near the California and Nevada border on July 8, 2020. The seismic shock triggered rockslides along a major highway but, fortunately, no injuries were reported. The earthqua...

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