Landslide

A landslide is a geological phenomenon involving the descent of a mass of rock, earth, or debris down a slope. It is a natural disaster that can be triggered by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or human activity, often resulting in significant destruction and loss of life.

Why it’s in the news: Landslides are in the news due to a series of recent deadly incidents across Colombia, South Korea, India, Ethiopia, and China, which have caused numerous fatalities.

Latest on Landslide

• Landslide at unlicensed Colombian gold mine kills 13
• Record rains drench South Korean city as landslide kills one
• India monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since July
• Deadly landslide hits Ethiopia mountain monastery during prayer service
• Death toll from China landslide rises to 51, 10 missing: authorities
• Landslide death toll rises to 11 in southwest China, 50 still missing
• Landslide death toll rises to 11

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