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6 July 2020
Ashikita: a large landslide in the Kumamoto region of Japan
A large landslide on a steep, forested slope was triggered by exceptional rainfall this weekend at Ashikita in the Kumamoto area of Japan
1 July 2020
Dawn of Hope: a major peat landslide in County Leitrim, Republic of Ireland
On Sunday 28 June 2020 a very large peat landslide occurred at Dawn of Hope in County Leitrim in the Republic of Ireland. The track extends for several kilometres.
30 June 2020
The 18 June 2020 Achoma landslide in Peru
A state of emergency has been declared as a result of the valley-blocking 18 June 2020 Achoma landslide on the Rio Colca in Peru
29 June 2020
Vitalj, Bosnia and Herzegovina: a damaging landslide on 23 June 2020
A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocked an important highway at Vitalj in Kladanj, NE Bosnia and Herzegovina on 23 June 2020
23 June 2020
The Gjerrild Klint landslide on the east coast of Jutland, Denmark
The Gjerrild Klint landslide on the east coast of Denmark, a classic rotational coastal failure triggered by heavy rainfall
22 June 2020
The Old Fort landslide has reactivated – about 100 m of new movement
The Old Fort landslide in British Colombia has reactivated as a result of heavy rainfall. About 100 m of new movement has been recorded so far.
8 June 2020
A further significant failure at the site of the Alta quick clay landslide
On Friday 5 Jue 2020 a further significant failure occurred at the site of the Alta quick clay landslide. The landslide has destroyed a section of road
1 June 2020
Eastchurch – a coastal landslide in Kent, SE England
Two coastal landslides at Eastchurch in Kent, SE England have caused serious damage to a house located close to the edge of the cliff.
22 May 2020
Edenville Dam breach: interpreting the failure
As improved images and information become available, it is becoming possible to gain a better understanding of the cause of the Edenville Dam breach
19 May 2020
A long run out landslide from Yudi Peak in Alaska
Helicopter company Alpine Air Alaska has posted to Facebook stunning images and a video of a long run out landslide from Yudi Peak in Alaska
Dave Petley is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom. His blog provides a commentary on landslide events occurring worldwide, including the landslides themselves, latest research, and conferences and meetings.
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