Landslides

Glacier Collapse Buries Swiss Village
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Glacier Collapse Buries Swiss Village

The rock and ice avalanche that overtook Blatten was exceptionally large for the Alps.

Published Jun 3, 2025

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A Destructive Glacial Outburst Flood in Peru
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A Destructive Glacial Outburst Flood in Peru

Rockfalls overwhelmed one of Vallunaraju’s glacial lakes, unleashing a destructive debris flow that struck the city of Huaraz.

Published May 30, 2025

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Los Angeles-Area Landslide Expands
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Los Angeles-Area Landslide Expands

NASA radar imagery revealed that the active area of a decades-old landslide has grown following periods of heavy rainfall in 2023 and early 2024.

Published Feb 6, 2025

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Aftermath of a Landslide-Triggered Tsunami
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Aftermath of a Landslide-Triggered Tsunami

The 56-foot wave in Pedersen Lagoon, on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, damaged trees and left a mark on the landscape.

Published Aug 28, 2024

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Chilcotin River’s Landslide Lake Begins Draining
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Chilcotin River’s Landslide Lake Begins Draining

Erosion-resistant glacial sediment in the landslide deposit limited the extent of flooding downstream.  

Published Aug 15, 2024

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