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4 December 2020
Haines, Alaska: a major landslide leaves people missing
On Wednesday 2 December 2020 a major landslide destroyed four houses in Haines, Alaska. Two residents of the slope are missing.
3 December 2020
High resolution satellite images of the Guinobatan lahar
High resolution satellite images, collected by Planet Labs using the SkySat constellation, showing the impact of the Guinobatan lahar in the Philippines a month ago
2 December 2020
Gamsberg mine in South Africa: when is a landslide a geotechnical failure?
On 17 November 2020 a major landslide occurred on a high wall at the Gamsberg mine in South Africa, killing two workers.
30 November 2020
Developing problems at Rest and Be Thankful
In recent weeks the landslide problems at Rest and Be Thankful in Scotland have continued to develop, causing increased disruption
19 November 2020
Guinobatan: a major lahar in the Philippines triggered by Super Typhoon Goni
Over the weekend of 31 October and 1 November 2020, Super Typhoon Goni triggered a major lahar from the flanks of Mount Mayon in the Philippines
18 November 2020
Argaga: the major rockfall on La Gomera on 14 November 2020
Argaga: two impressive videos of the major coastal rockfall on the Spanish island of La Gomera on 14 November 2020
17 November 2020
Mount Eagle: another peat slide in Ireland
Mount Eagle: over the weekend another peat slide occurred in the Republic of Ireland, this time in County Kerry
16 November 2020
The Meenbog peat slide in the Republic of Ireland
The 13 November 2020 Meenbog peat slide in the Republic of Ireland, which was caught on a stunning video. Reports suggest that the landslide is associated with a wind farm under construction, owned by Amazon.
13 November 2020
Quang Nam Province: A video that shows why the aftermath of a landslide can be very dangerous
Quang Nam Province in Vietnam: A terrifying video that shows why the aftermath of a landslide can be very dangerous
11 November 2020
The Queja landslide: Planet Labs imagery
The Queja landslide in Guatemala: Planet Labs have now been able to capture satellite images of the site of the disaster
Dave Petley is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hull in the United Kingdom. His blog provides commentary and analysis of landslide events occurring worldwide, including the landslides themselves, latest research, and conferences and meetings.
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