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In #Taiwan, a large rockslide last month, the Wanlixi #landslide, has blocked a river, creating a barrier lake with a volume of about 6 million cubic metres. The dam is being monitored 24 hours per day in case of a breach. eos.org/thelandslide...

A new study (Acosta-Reyes et al. 2026) provides a fascinating insight into the patterns of landslide exposure in the United States. It shows that the southern Appalachians in particular has a population living in poverty that is highly exposed to landslides. eos.org/thelandslide...

In June 2026 I recorded 48 fatal landslides causing 131 fatalities. 2026 continues to be atypical in terms of the temporal pattern of fatal landslides. eos.org/thelandslide...

Satellite images from Planet Labs show two very large landslides and multiple smaller failures, and channelised debris flows, in Shimen County in China, triggered by heavy rainfall in May 2026. News reports suggest there were 16 fatalities. eos.org/thelandslide...

A significant reactivation occurred over the weekend of the Mauao landslide on Mount Maunganui in Tauranga, New Zealand. eos.org/thelandslide...

Reactivation of the Mauao landslide in New ZealandA significant reactivation occurred over the weekend of the Mauao landslide on Mount Maunganui in Tauranga, New Zealand.eos.org

Wow, that's a very long run out distance!

Parun in Nuristan, Afghanistan has been struck by a catastrophic debris flow. The situation is unclear, but reports suggest 20 people killed, 100 missing and 80 injured. www.rferl.org/a/afghan-flo...

Deadly Floods Sweep Away Buildings In Afghanistan, Dozens MissingAt least 23 people died and around 100 others are missing after floodwaters swept away buildings in Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan Province. Search crews hunted for survivors on July 21 in the provinc...www.rferl.org

In May 2026 I recorded 51 fatal landslides causing 185 fatalities. 2026 is proving to be a bit weird in terms of the temporal pattern of fatal landslides! eos.org/thelandslide...

In May 2026 I recorded 51 fatal landslides causing 185 fatalities. 2In May 2026 I recorded 51 fatal landslides causing 185 fatalities. 2026 is proving to be atypical in terms of fatal landslides.eos.org

Reports suggest 42 people were killed in a large rainfall-induced rockslope failure at Hanjia in Chongqing, China on Friday. Imagery suggests that suspicion will fall on a cutting at the foot of the slope. eos.org/thelandslide...

In the cold light of day, this looks surreal. However, it was a wonderful, exciting, joyous celebration of all that's great about football. It was a roller coaster of emotions. It's easy to be proud of both sets of players, especially for the way they came together at the end. So very well done!

There's been a very serious rockslide in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County in Chongqing, China today. Tescue operations are ongoing. Image from Xinhua:-

A major #landslide triggered by monsoon rainfall killed eight people this week at #Kalladi in #Wayanad, #Kerala, India. The failure occurred at the site of works for a new road tunnel -imagery suggests that the event, whilst caused by human, might have been quite complex. eos.org/thelandslide...

The 7 July 2026 Kalladi landslide in Kerala, IndiaOn 7 July 2026, the Kalladi landslide in Kerala, India killed eight people. The failure occurred at the site of works for a new road tunnel.eos.org

A major landslide at Renzang Village in Longnan City, Gansu Province, China yesterday killed 21 forestry workers. Satellite imagery suggests that the slope showed signs of disturbance before the failure. eos.org/thelandslide...

Early in the morning of 6 July 2026, three fatal landslides killed eight people in the refugee camps housing the displaced Rohingya people in Bangladesh. eos.org/thelandslide...

The 24 May 2026 landslide disaster in Yongchuan, Chongqing, China. @planet.com imagery reveals a cluster of shallow landslides and channelised debris flows triggered by extreme rainfall. Official figures indicate that 20 people were killed. eos.org/thelandslide...

Book review: Engineering Geomorphology - A Practitioners Guide by Gareth Hearn. This a fascinating volume that examines the principles and practice of the often neglected but incredibly powerful field of engineering geomorphology. eos.org/thelandslide...

A motorcyclist had an exceptionally lucky escape after being caught in a valley-blocking landslide has been triggered by monsoon rainfall in Lower Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. eos.org/thelandslide...

Five people have been killed and about 15 are missing in the latest mine waste landslide in the Hpakant jade mining area of Myanmar. www.bssnews.net/internationa...

Myanmar jade mine landslide kills five, 15 missing | InternationalYANGON, Myanmar, June 30, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Monsoon rains triggered the collapse of slag heap at a disused Myanmar jadewww.bssnews.net

#Landslides and #liquefaction from the 24 June 2026 "double tap" earthquakes in Venezuela, and some thoughts about helpful and more accurate ways for the media to report the news about this event. eos.org/thelandslide... #earthquake #terremoto #Venezuela #terremotoVenezuela

The official receiver of the operator is suing JDS Energy and Mining for breach of contract and negligence over the 24 June 2024 heap leach failure at the Eagle Gold Mine, based on the outcome of the investigation by an Independent Review Board. eos.org/thelandslide...