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Monitoring slopes to prevent landslides

TAMAN Melawati residents in Hulu Kelang have formed a volunteer group to monitor and identify early signs of slope failure. The Taman Melawati SlopeWatch Volunteer Group was set up by Taman Melawati ...
Rochester Institute of Technology

Researchers introduce new way to study, help prevent landslides

Landslides are one of the most destructive natural disasters on the planet, causing billions of dollars of damage and devastating loss of life every year. By introducing a new paradigm for studying ...
WUNC

In Helene's wake, NC's landslide hazard mapping program tries to become more useful for emergencies

North Carolina's hazard mapping program is trying to better predict which landslide-prone places face threats in future ...
Forbes

The U.S. Is Spending $1 Million To Mitigate Landslides On The Rise

Landslide damages California homes after heavy rains in 2023. The U.S. Geological Survey is investing $1 million in a new plan to mitigate landslides that result in $1 billion in annual economic costs ...
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Counties in Tennessee where landslides pose the greatest threat

KNOXVILLE, Tenn (Stacker) — Hurricane Helene wrought devastation across the Southeast. The storm’s high winds and flooding killed more than 230 people, and the damage to property, infrastructure, and ...
AOL

Why are landslides grinding routes to a halt?

Huge landslides occur in their thousands every year across the UK, with many causing significant damage and some resulting in fatalities. But what actually causes them and why are shutting down travel ...