Landslides

[Robyn Appleton]

"The causes of landslides are not a mystery to mankind. Layers of rock and soil such that rain running along a clay or rock layer can create a slippery surface for the weight of the layers above it is a common cause. A rock jumble from previous mountain building, broken or fractured rock easily dislodged. We have stated that the earthquakes man experiences between the periodic passages of Planet X can be considered aftershocks from the last passage, and this is true of landslides also. Mountain building rumples the landscape, so the land is not flat but has steep ravines and hill sides. Older mountain ranges are recognized for their rounded or smoothed appearance, because of frequent landslides distributing the rubble.

"As we approach another passage, another Pole Shift, the pace of landslides has picked up. Why would this be? Plates under pressure will put pressure on regions that contain rumpled hillsides and deep ravines, as these give more readily than strictly flat land, thus act as a weak link. In addition, due to the wobble, the weather has gotten more extreme, with drought and deluge increasing in extremes. Dry ground, suddenly flooded with rainwater needing to seek its level as runoff, will create internal water slides between the rock and soil layers that constitute the rumpled hillsides. Is there an early warning system that mankind could use? The trembles that soil about to slide emits could be detected, yes. These are not earthquakes, and have their own frequency. "

ZetaTalk Chat Q&A: March 22, 2014

[Tracie Crespo]

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Watch: Hillside Slides Away In Peru

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As heavy rains have inundated Peru, residents in Chota captured this footage of a mudslide flowing down a hill. The week of severe weather has caused more than 700 districts across the country to declare a state of emergency.

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Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 46 as rescuers continue search

Emergency workers continue to search for missing residents of towns reeling from recent floods.

Cemetery workers on February 25 lower the coffin of 11-year-old Bernardo Lopes after he died in the heavy rains and flooding in Juiz de Fora, Brazil [Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo]

By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and The Associated Press

Published On 26 Feb 202626 Feb 2026

Authorities in the state of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil have updated the death toll from recent floods to 46 people, after homes and towns were left covered in mud and debris.

The state fire department published the revised figure on Wednesday, adding that about 21 people remain missing. Forty of the deaths took place in the town of Juiz de Fora, while the other six were from nearby Uba.

About 3,600 residents have been displaced from the area, where emergency workers continue search operations.

“Our family is desperate,” Josiane Aparecida, a 43-year-old cook in Juiz de Fora, told the news service AFP.

She added that her aunt and cousin both died as a result of a landslide and that her cousin’s boyfriend and two children, ages six and nine, remain missing.

“We have hope, and yet we don’t, because it’s so difficult [to find them], and we’ve already lost two,” said Aparecida.

Torrential rains in southern Brazil have caused waterways to spill their banks and soil to become loosened on hillsides, sweeping away homes and engulfing dozens of people.

The Parque Burnier neighbourhood of Juiz de Fora faces the aftermath of a landslide in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state on February 24 [Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo]

An 11-year-old boy named Bernardo Lopes Dutra was among those killed.

“It’s a tragedy that no one was expecting,” his father, Ricardo Dutra, said at the funeral, describing Bernardo as “a boy with a big heart who, in his own way, touched everyone around him”.

Firefighters have said that those still missing are unlikely to be found alive.

Periods of heavy rain frequently cause lethal floods in Brazil, where poorer communities and those in improvised structures often find themselves at higher risk.

“We never had support from the public authorities to help us with anything,” Flavio Clemente Rodrigues, a resident of Juiz de Fora, told The Associated Press news agency.

Mayor Margarida Salomao of Juiz de Fora said that at least 20 landslides in the area have occurred since the rain began on Monday, and Brazilian meteorological authorities have warned that more rain is still expected in the coming days.

Scientists have said that climate change is increasing the severity and frequency of extreme weather events, including flooding. The South American nation of Peru also declared a state of emergency on Wednesday amid heavy rain and flooding in around half of the country’s districts.

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#Brazil #Urgent !! OVER 40 DEAD AND THOUSANDS TRAPPED ON THE ROOFS! SOS IN THE SOUTH EAST OF BRAZIL.

The death toll rises steadily: there are already 46 dead and dozens missing under the mud. In Mata de Minas Gerais, time is running out for those waiting for air rescue above their homes.

Historic rains have turned streets into floating cemeteries and rivers of rubble, surpassing any previous record the Associated Press reports.

[Tracie Crespo]

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2 children rescued in Surigao del Sur landslide

By: Chris V. Panganiban - @inquirerdotnet

Inquirer Mindanao / 03:35 PM February 20, 2026

Two children narrowly escaped death on Friday morning, February 20, 2026, after a landslide buried their home in Sitio Sorex, Barangay Tambis of Barobo town in Surigao del Sur. INQUIRER FILES

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Two children narrowly escaped death on Friday morning after a landslide buried their home in Sitio Sorex, Barangay Tambis of Barobo town in Surigao del Sur.

The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m., while the children were asleep.

Tambis village chief  Renan Jillama Aben said in a social media post that the victims were rescued immediately after a search and rescue operation. 

The first, a 17-year-old girl, sustained multiple fractures and was rushed to the hospital. The second, a 4-year-old child, suffered only minor injuries. Both are now in stable condition, Aben said.

“The house was completely buried, but thanks to prompt action, both children were rescued unharmed,” Aben said. 

He urged residents, especially those in mountainous, riverside, and flood-prone areas, to remain vigilant amid continuing heavy rains.

Authorities have warned of ongoing risks of landslides, flooding, and falling trees. Aben encouraged affected families to move to designated evacuation centers to prevent further casualties.

“Your safety is our priority. Stay alert, help each other, and follow local advisories,” he added.

Local disaster teams continue to monitor the area and conduct assessments for other potentially affected households./coa

[Tracie Crespo]

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File photos of intense weather causing destruction in the Philippines  (AFP or licensors)

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Storm triggers deadly landslides and floods in Philippines

Torrential rains have triggered two landslides that killed seven people and caused floods that displaced more than 3,000 villagers in the southeastern Philippines.

By Nathan Morley

Torrential rains have triggered two landslides that killed seven people and caused floods that displaced more than 3,000 villagers in the southeastern Philippines.

The storm made landfall late Thursday in Surigao del Sur province before moving west across the central islands. 

By Friday noon, it had sustained winds of up to 55 kph and gusts reaching 70 kph.

Nearly 10,000 people have been affected by the downpours in recent days, including more than 3,200 who moved to emergency shelters or stayed with relatives. 

The rains and thunderstorms struck well ahead of the typhoon season, which typically begins in June, and were caused by cold winds interacting with warm, moist air from the Pacific, according to weather officials.

The Philippines is hit by about 20 typhoons and storms each year and lies on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are common, making it one of the world’s most disaster‑prone countries.

The storm also caused widespread transport disruptions. 

The Philippine Coast Guard said nearly 5,000 passengers and cargo workers were stranded in 94 seaports after inter‑island ferry and cargo services were suspended due to rough seas. 

Dozens of domestic flights were cancelled, leaving thousands of travellers stuck at airports.

Forecasters said the storm was expected to weaken into a tropical depression later Friday as it moved northwest across the central islands, though heavy rain could continue to pose flood risks.

[Tracie Crespo]

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2 Skiers Killed in Avalanche Near Site of 2026 Winter Olympics

There have been 12 fatalities so far this month in the Italian Alps, 11 of which were caused by avalanches.

Feb 17, 2026 12:00 PM EST

By Declan Gallagher

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Backcountry skiers cross avalanche slope on mountain, Tantalus Ranges

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Key Points

• Two skiers died, and one was injured, in an avalanche near the 2026 Winter Olympics location in Italy.
• Officials attribute fatalities to "persistent weak layers in the snowpack" causing unpredictable avalanches.
• Alpine Rescue urges "conservative routes" and carrying safety gear; "turning back...is the choice."

Two skiers have been killed, and another injured, in an avalanche at an Italian luxury resort nearby the location of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Associated Press reported.

Tragedy Strikes Italian Ski Resort

The tragedy occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 15, Sunday, Feb. 15, in Courmayeur, which is located in the northern part of Italy, about 135 miles from the Olympic Games in Milan. The skiers, whose identities have not been publicly disclosed, were reportedly off-piste at the time of the avalanche, meaning they were skiing off of the prescribed trail. Fifteen rescuers, along with three canine units and two helicopters, responded to the scene.

The event marks a grim landmark for Italy, with 12 people perishing in the Italian Alps so far this month alone. Eleven of those people were killed in avalanches. Officials from Alpine Rescue called the death count “a tragic toll that reminds us how critical and treacherous the current snowpack situation is.”

‘Persistent Weak Layers’ of the Snow Are to Blame

According to officials, the “main problem” in each of the fatal cases throughout February has been “persistent weak layers in the snowpack, often covered by fresh or wind-blown snow — conditions that make avalanches unpredictable and easily triggered even by the passage of a single skier or mountaineer.” 

“There are many dangerous spots, and they are difficult to identify, even for experienced people,” they added.

Alpine Rescue encouraged skiers to choose “conservative routes” and to “always carry an avalanche transceiver” along with a “shovel and probe (and be sure you know how to use them)…When doubt is high, turning back isn’t just a choice — it is the choice: waiting for better conditions makes the difference.”

[Tracie Crespo]

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Six skiers stranded, nine others missing after avalanche in California's Castle Peak

According to the statement, a total of 46 first responders are taking part in the rescue effort as weather conditions remain highly dangerous. 

Six skiers stranded and ten others are missing after an avalanche in the Castle Peak area of Truckee, California, February 17, 2026.

(photo credit: Screenshot/Facebook/Nevada County Sheriff's Office)








By MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
FEBRUARY 18, 2026 04:03

Updated: FEBRUARY 18, 2026 15:31

At least six skiers are stranded, and nine others have been reported as missing after an avalanche in the Castle Peak area of Truckee, California, the Nevada County Sheriff's Office said in a Tuesday social media post. 

Rescue ski teams have been dispatched toward the confirmed survivors from the both Boreal Mountain Ski Resort and Tahoe Donner’s Alder Creek Adventure Center, the sheriff's office said, adding that a SnoCat team had also been dispatched from the adventure center.

Blackbird Mountain Guides, which offers backcountry tours, stated in its own statement that the group had consisted of 16 people: four guides and 12 clients. The sheriff's office later revised this number to 15.

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Landslide kills 4, injures 6 in Afghanistan

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2026-02-14 14:09:30

   

KABUL, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Four people were killed and six others sustained injuries as a landslide struck a house in the eastern Afghanistan Kapisa province late Friday, provincial police spokesman Abdul Fatah Faiz said Saturday.

The natural disaster occurred in Shukhi village outside the provincial capital Mahmud-e-Raqi, the official added, without providing further details.

Most residential houses in Afghanistan, particularly in rural areas, are made of mud, making them vulnerable to landslides, rain and snowfall, occasionally resulting in loss of life and property damage.

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Landslide kills 1, injures 2 near Rome after heavy rains

Severe weather continues to affect parts of central Italy, reports local media

Necva Tastan Sevinc  |13.02.2026 - Update : 13.02.2026

    

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A 58-year-old man was killed and two others were injured after a landslide struck a residential building near Rome, Italian authorities said on Friday.

The incident occurred at around 10.45 pm (2045GMT) late Thursday in the municipality of Formello, on Via Nazario Sauro street, following days of heavy rainfall that triggered the collapse of part of a hillside, ANSA reported.

According to initial reports, debris swept away a three-story building after a section of the slope and a retaining wall gave way. The victim was in his ground-floor apartment at the time of the collapse.

Two other residents, who were on the upper floor, were injured and transported to the hospital. Authorities said they are not in serious condition.

Firefighters, Carabinieri officers from the Cassia company, and emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene.

An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the landslide, as severe weather continues to affect parts of central Italy.

[Juan F Martinez]

Toboso, Philippines — An alleged “sinkhole” was discovered in Toboso, Negros Occidental, about 500 meters from the East Negros Fault System (ENFS) on Thurs morning, Feb. 12, Mayor Richard Jaojoco said.

The crack in the ground, situated on a mountainside in Sitio Bairan, Brgy. Gen. Luna, has a radius of 30 meters and a depth of approx 1.5 meters, Hospicio Carbajosa Jr., Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Officer of Toboso, said.

Residents noticed the phenomenon around 7 a.m. after reportedly feeling the earth shake.

Carbajosa noted that the alleged “sinkhole” is not currently a cause for alarm as it is located away from residential houses and is about 500 meters from the national highway.

A Mines & Geosciences Bureau team will visit the site to conduct an assessment.

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[Tracie Crespo]

At least 464 houses were damaged and 2,460 people were affected by a landslide that is still continuing in Padasari, Jatinegara District, Tegal Regency, Indonesia 🇮🇩

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