Alaska declares disaster in Wrangell following deadly landslide, U.S.

Alaska declares disaster in Wrangell following deadly landslide, U.S.

At approximately 21:00 local time on Monday, November 20, 2023, a destructive landslide, produced by intense rainfall, occurred roughly 18 km (11 miles) outside Wrangell, Alaska, on the Zimovia Highway. This event resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals, including a child, with three more reported missing. Active rescue efforts continue in the face of the landslide, which extended over approximately 152 meters (500 feet), destroying three homes and prompting urgent evacuations in the area.

Freight train derailed by landslide on South Island’s West Coast, New Zealand

Freight train derailed by landslide on South Island’s West Coast, New Zealand

A freight train operated by KiwiRail found itself engulfed by a landslide on the South Island’s West Coast near Hawks Crag in the early hours of Monday, October 16, 2023. The incident, which led to a minor derailment, saw the lone engineer on board escaping without any injury.

Motorway between Sweden and Norway shut down after massive landslide

Motorway between Sweden and Norway shut down after massive landslide

On the morning of September 23, 2023, a large landslide caused the collapse of a motorway stretch between Gothenburg in Sweden and Oslo in Norway. The landslide has resulted in three injuries and is currently under police investigation. The incident took place near the small Swedish town of Stenungsund and has significantly impacted the E6 motorway in both directions.

Torrential rain triggers landslide in Lisal, northwestern DRC, killing 17

Torrential rain triggers landslide in Lisal, northwestern DRC, killing 17

Torrential rainfall in the town of Lisal, located in northwestern Mongala province, triggered a devastating landslide along the Congo River, resulting in the death of at least 17 residents. Authorities are on high alert, suggesting the death toll could further escalate as search and rescue operations continue amidst the debris of collapsed homes.

Major rock slope collapse in Bisisthal, Switzerland

Major rock slope collapse in Bisisthal, Switzerland

A major rock slope collapse occurred near the village of Bisisthal in Switzerland on July 30, 2023. The collapse, which occurred in the Gwalpeten area, consisted of two phases totaling 450 000 m3 (15.8 million ft3) of rock, in a location that had been under scrutiny due to known instability.