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Continued uncertainty, but very real concerns, about mining related landslides in Marowali, Indonesia

The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. There are some reports today that another mining related landslide occurred in the Morowali area of Indonesia yesterday. There are few details in media reports, but videos have been posted that appear […]

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A major landslide disaster has occurred in Myanmar, triggered by Typhoon Yagi

The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. On 10 to 13 September 2024, the remnants of Typhoon Yagi swept across Thailand and Myanmar, bringing exceptional rainfall. Obtaining accurate information about the impacts of such events in Myanmar is extremely […]