Over 200 feared burried in large landslide in Manacapuru, Brazil
A landslide in Brazil’s Terra Preta in Mancapur is feared to have buried over 200 people on October 7, 2024.
Gold mine collapse caused by landslide in Indonesia’s Sumatra claims at least 15 lives
A landslide triggered by heavy torrential rains caused an illegal goldmine to collapse in West Sumatra, claiming at least 15 lives, according to a local official on Friday, September 27. Seven people remain missing. Police and military personnel started search and rescue operations early on Friday. According to Irfan Efendi, the head of the provincial…
State of emergency declared as large slow-moving landslide reshapes Rancho Palos Verdes landscape, California
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Rancho Palos Verdes on September 3, 2024, where a massive slow-moving landslide created a big crisis and forced widespread power outages.
Massive rockfall in China’s Aba Prefecture captured on camera
A massive rockfall occurred in China’s Aba Prefecture in Sichuan Province on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
Emergency declared in Ketchikan as landslide damages homes, claims one life and leaves 3 injured, Alaska
A destructive landslide struck the city of Ketchikan in Alaska, U.S., at 16:00 local time on Sunday, August 25, 2024, claiming one life, injuring three others, and causing significant infrastructure damage. The severity of the situation prompted an emergency declaration and mandatory evacuations in the affected region.
Large landslide hits Phuket, severely damaging 200 homes and claiming at least 13 lives, Thailand
A deadly landslide hit the island of Phuket in southern Thailand on Friday, August 23, 2024, following very heavy rain. The landslide claimed 13 lives and caused severe damage to more than 200 homes, prompting authorities to declare nine villages as disaster zones.
Large landslide strikes Pedersen Lagoon, Alaska generating 17 m (56 feet) high local tsunami, U.S.
A large landslide struck the Pedersen Lagoon in Alaska at around 12:55 UTC on August 7, 2024, generating a 17 m (56 feet) high local tsunami. The landslide was confirmed by aerial photos of the region from August 9. Preliminary data suggests a total volume of 2 million m3 (6.5 million feet3).
Massive landslide strikes East Sikkim, impacting 18 homes and 510 MW Teesta V project, India
A significant landslide struck Dipu Dara near Singtam in East Sikkim at approximately 07:30 LT on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, causing substantial damage to the Teesta Stage V hydroelectric project and several residential structures. This hydroelectric project was already under reconstruction following damage sustained during a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in October 2023 when at least 40 people were killed and 70 others went missing.
Mudflows impact 497 buildings in Issyk-Kul district, Kyrgyzstan
Special services are working to clear the aftermath of mudflows that struck Kyrgystan’s Issyk-Kul district on August 18, 2024, affecting 497 buildings and disrupting several areas. As of August 19, 60 structures had been cleared by rescue teams.
Massive landslide blocks Chilcotin River, triggers evacuations and flood concerns, Canada
A landslide in Farwell Canyon, British Columbia, Canada on July 30, 2024, caused a large section of earth to collapse, creating a 1 000 m long (3 281 feet) debris mound that obstructed the Chilcotin River. As water pooled behind the blockage, authorities issued urgent flood warnings and evacuation orders.
