Researchers present a new framework for global detection and classification of all low-pressure systems.
Hazards & Disasters
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Türkiye-Syria Temblors Reveal Missing Piece in Earthquake Physics
Newly discovered aseismic events triggered by the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake may represent a mode of fault slip between earthquakes and slow-slip events that researchers have long been seeking.
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Remediating the Browney Curve landslide in County Durham
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. Rail Advent has a very nice article that describes the now completed repair of the Browney Curve landslide on the East Coast Mainline railway line in England. This is a site that […]
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The 8 May 2022 Baiyan rock avalanche in Guizhou, China
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. On 8 May 2022, the catastrophic Baiyan rock avalanche occurred in Zhijin County, which is located in Guizhou Province, China. The digital lat/long is [26.63771, 105.69200]. I described this event at the time […]
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The 27 August 2024 post-fire debris flows in San Felice a Cancello, Italy
Guest post by Giuseppe Esposito and Stefano Gariano The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. In a recent article published in the journal Landslides, Esposito and Gariano (2025) describe the first post-fire debris flow event with fatal consequences recorded […]
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Weather Alert Translations on Hold Until Further Notice
This month, the National Weather Service (NWS) announced that, until further notice, it will no longer be offering automated translation services for its severe weather alerts. These alerts warn U.S. residents about imminent dangers including thunderstorms, tropical cyclones, flooding, and extreme heat.
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An Atmospheric River Exacerbated Türkiye’s 2023 Earthquake Crisis
A new study reveals how an atmospheric river led to more devastation after two earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria, highlighting the need for better risk assessment models.
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FEMA to Dismantle Popular Disaster Preparedness Program
The Trump administration has announced plans to dismantle a program responsible for funding billions of dollars’ worth of projects meant to help communities prepare for disasters such as flooding, hurricanes, and wildfires, according to reporting from Grist.
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Beyond Majesty and Myths: Facing the Realities of Mountainside Development
Expansive construction in fragile mountain environments is often pursued without adequate consideration of heightened hazards and local concerns, putting people and infrastructure at greater risk.
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The 12 February 2021 Chunchi landslide in Ecuador
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. As landslides in Ecuador are currently in the news, it is interesting to reflect on perhaps the largest failure there in recent years. On 12 February 2021, the massive Chunchi landslide occurred […]