News on Rainfall-induced landslides

Risk assessment of rainfall-induced landslides in urban regions

A new study suggests that urban areas are more prone to rainfall-induced landslides compared to rural regions. Urban environments have mostly been expanded in flat regions that benefit development an...

Storm Christoph devastates UK: Floods, landslides and a bridge collapse reported

The United Kingdom has been devastated by Storm Christoph that has caused destruction including landslides and infrastructure damage. Storm Christoph hit the United Kingdom by January 18, 2020. It tr...

Two landslides struck Indonesia: At least 13 casualties

At least 13 people have been reported dead after 2 major landslides struck in Indonesia. The ground failures occurred on January 10, 2020, close to a village that is located in West Java province. Th...

Eden Project in the UK closes due to landslides and floods

The Eden Project in Cornwall, UK will remain closed until (at least) early January 2021 due to the impact of landslides and floods. The Eden Project is a unique engineering achievement located in Cor...

Landslides devastate Vietnam: 35 people reported dead and many missing

At least 35 people have been reported dead and many are still missing after landslides hit central Vietnam. During the recent period, central Vietnam has been impacted by several rainfall-induced lan...

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