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9 May 2022
The Lowell Point landslide in Alaska
On Saturday 7 May 2022 a substantial landslide occurred near to Lowell Point, in the Seward area of Alaska in the USA.
8 September 2021
The Pretty Rocks landslide in Denali National Park in Alaska
The movement rate of the Pretty Rocks landslide in Denali National Park in Alaska has dramatically increased this summer, leading to closure of the only road across the area.
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.
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
15 May 2020
A potential major rock slope failure above Barry Glacier in Alaska
A team of scientists has identified a potentially massive (500 million cubic metre) rock slope failure above Barry Glacier in Alaska
8 April 2020
Denali Park Road: fascinating landslides in a subarctic mountain environment
More than 150 landslides have been identified along Denali Park Road in Denali National Park in Alaska, some of which are causing damage to the highway
1 July 2019
Iliamna Volcano landslide: a new image from the Alaska Volcano Observatory
The Alaska Volcano Observatory have released a new, high quality, three dimensional rendering of the Iliamna Volcano landslide on 20th June 2019
27 June 2019
Mount Iliamna: a large landslide in Alaska on 20th June 2019
A very large landslide occurred on the flanks of Mount Iliamna, a volcano located in Alaska, on 21st June 2019.
1 December 2018
First images of slope failures triggered by the M=7.0 Alaska earthquake
First images of landslides triggered by the M=7.0 Alaska earthquake on 30th November 2018. Initial images show lateral spreads and rockfalls
10 September 2018
Frozen debris lobes: an interesting hazard in Alaska
Frozen debris lobes: an interesting and significant hazard for the Dalton Highway in Alaska. Parts of the road are being realigned to manage the hazard
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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