Landslide

A landslide is a geological phenomenon involving the descent of a mass of rock, earth, or debris down a slope. It is often triggered by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to multiple recent events, including deadly occurrences in Nepal and Mount Fuji, and a separate political event in Germany.

Latest on Landslide

• Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide
• Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal
• Tropical depression hits central Vietnam, threatening widespread flooding and landslides
• Mount Fuji ends hiking season with landslide, two rescues
• Landslide hits Mount Fuji after heavy rain
• Germany’s far-right AfD is landslide winner in Saxony-Anhalt vote, exit polls indicate
• Landslide death toll rises to 11

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