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19 March 2019
Sentani, Indonesia: at least 89 killed in rainfall induced debris flows
On Saturday, heavy rainfall in the Sentani area of Papua, Indonesia triggered landslides and debris flows that are known to have killed at least 89 people
19 February 2019
New on EarthArXiv: a first analysis of the flank failure of the Anak Krakatau volcano
A paper has recently been posted to EarthArXiv providing an analysis of the flank failure of Anak Krakatau on 22 Dec 2018, which generated a tsunami that killed 431 people.
3 January 2019
Anak Krakatau: Planet Labs imagery of the aftermath of the landslide
Anak Krakatau: @planetlabs have captured excellent imagery, including a high resolution SkySat view, of the aftermath of the landslide
2 January 2019
Sukabumi: an end of year landslide in Indonesia has killed up to 35 people
The village of Cimapag in Sukabumi, West Java was struck by a landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall on 31st December 2018, killing up to 35 people
29 December 2018
First visual satellite images of Anak Krakatau show the enormous extent of the landslide
The ESA Sentinel 2 satellite today caught an image of the remains of Anak Krakatau. A huge landslide scar is visible, profoundly changing the island
26 December 2018
The Anak Krakatau landslide and tsunami
Sentinel-1 imagery suggests that the landslide that triggered the tsunami on Anak Krakatau appears to have been a large-scale flank collapse. Unfortunately it is difficult to ascertain the current situation on the volcano
20 December 2018
Surabaya, Indonesia: an impressive retaining wall failure
On Tuesday an impressive, large retaining wall failure destroyed a section of a four lane highway in Surabaya, East Java in Indonesia
19 October 2018
Landslide tsunamis from the Sulawesi earthquake
A new video has appeared on Youtube showing the multiple landslide tsunamis generated by the Sulawesi earthquake in Indonesia.
15 October 2018
Sigi Biromaru: terrifying footage of lateral spreading during the Sulawesi earthquake
Sigi Biromaru in Palu: extraordinary footage shows the development of complex lateral spreading during the Sulawesi earthquake
8 October 2018
The Palu landslides – the worst landslide disaster in five years?
The Palu landslides, triggered by the Sulawesi earthquake, may have been the worst mass movement event in terms of loss of life for five years
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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