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Alaska’s Tracy Arm Landslide Sparks a 481-Meter Tsunami, Raising Climate-Hazard Warnings
science16 days ago

Alaska’s Tracy Arm Landslide Sparks a 481-Meter Tsunami, Raising Climate-Hazard Warnings

Scientists reconstruct the August 10, 2025 Tracy Arm event: a 63.5‑million‑cubic‑meter rockslide into Alaska’s narrow fjord generated a 100‑meter breaking wave that climbed to 481 meters on the opposite shore, the second-highest tsunami on record. The extreme runup was amplified by the fjord’s confinement and linked to climate‑driven glacier retreat thinning the ice that once stabilized the slope; microseismic signals days earlier may offer precursors. No injuries occurred thanks to early‑morning timing, but rising cruise-ship traffic underscores the need for early warning systems for similar hazards.

via Ars Technica|
#alaska#climate-change#landslide
Stunning Alaska Landslide Caused a 1,580-Foot Tsunami Rise, Pushing for Early-W warning Systems
science-tech19 days ago

Stunning Alaska Landslide Caused a 1,580-Foot Tsunami Rise, Pushing for Early-W warning Systems

A near-record landslide at Tracy Arm, Alaska in August 2025 unleashed a tsunami that sent water 1,580 feet up the fjord wall—the second-highest on record—stripping rock from the walls as it moved down the arm. A new study from the Alaska Earthquake Center ties glacier retreat, warm ocean waters, heavy rain, and thousands of seismic tremors to this event and argues for the development of a tiered alert system that could provide time-based warnings for ships and nearby communities, though such large-scale landslide monitoring does not yet exist in the U.S. and would require cross-agency cooperation.

via The Conversation|
#alaska#landslide#science-tech
Landslide Duet at the Met Gala: Carpenter and Nicks Shine on Stage
music21 days ago

Landslide Duet at the Met Gala: Carpenter and Nicks Shine on Stage

Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Nicks joined forces for a live Fleetwood Mac classic, Landslide, at the Met Gala after Carpenter opened the night with her own songs; Nicks also performed Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow, Gypsy, and Edge of Seventeen, then invited Carpenter back for Landslide. Carpenter’s Dior dress paid homage to Audrey Hepburn’s Sabrina, using actual film strips from the movie. This moment followed Carpenter’s Coachella run with Madonna, where they debuted the single Bring Your Love during Madonna’s surprise appearance.)

via Rolling Stone|
#dior#landslide#met-gala
Massive landslide at Rubaya mine in DR Congo kills over 200
environment2 months ago

Massive landslide at Rubaya mine in DR Congo kills over 200

More than 200 people died when a landslide triggered by heavy rains struck the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The site, controlled by the AFC/M23 rebel group, has had protective measures discouraged amid security concerns; around 70 of the dead were children, and many injured were evacuated to Goma. Rubaya accounts for about 15% of the world’s coltan, a key metal for electronics, and the disaster follows a similar fatal incident at the site last month.

via Reuters|
#congo-drc#disasters#environment
DRC Coltan Mine Landslide Kills Over 200
world2 months ago

DRC Coltan Mine Landslide Kills Over 200

A landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern DR Congo, driven by heavy rains, killed more than 200 people (including about 70 children) with many others injured and evacuated to Goma. The M23 rebel group disputed the toll and blamed bombings, while officials cited ongoing safety and illegal mining concerns. Rubaya is a major global coltan source, accounting for roughly a portion of world supply.

via Al Jazeera|
#coltan#democratic-republic-of-the-congo#landslide
Landslide Blocks Coastline Highway 1 Near Elk; Reopening Time Uncertain
local-news2 months ago

Landslide Blocks Coastline Highway 1 Near Elk; Reopening Time Uncertain

A major landslide completely blocks Highway 1 south of Elk, closing both lanes with no estimated reopening time. Debris and a downed tree cover the roadway near post mile 31, and a Pepsi semi was stuck in the Elk Bridge switchbacks due to the closure. The Garcia River Bridge closure (PM 17–18.5) from last night remains in effect. Motorists should use alternate routes and check Caltrans QuickMap or social updates for real-time conditions.

via Redheaded Blackbelt|
#caltrans#elk#highway-1
Niscemi evacuated as 4km landslide carves a chasm after Cyclone Harry
world3 months ago

Niscemi evacuated as 4km landslide carves a chasm after Cyclone Harry

Heavy rainfall from Cyclone Harry triggers a massive landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, creating a 4km abyss and forcing evacuation of more than 1,600 residents as homes, historic sites, and a public library hang over the unstable ground; authorities probe negligence amid decades of risky urban planning and fragile environmental policies tied to climate change.

via The Guardian|
#climate-change#evacuation#landslide
Sicily landslide carves cliff, displacing over 1,500 residents
world3 months ago

Sicily landslide carves cliff, displacing over 1,500 residents

A 4-km landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, triggered by Cyclone Harry, toppled homes and left many perched on a newly formed cliff, triggering evacuations of more than 1,500 people and a 150-meter no-go zone. Ground remains water-soaked and unstable, necessitating long-term relocation for residents. Italy declared a state of emergency for three southern regions and set aside 100 million euros, with Sicily facing about 2 billion euros in damage. Prime Minister Meloni toured the area, pledging immediate aid and recovery efforts while officials determine intervention methods as the landslide continues. The event recalls a 1997 slide and has intensified political debate over development on high-risk land.

via PBS|
#cyclone-harry#evacuation#landslide
Sicilian Town Teeters on Cliff Edge as Landslide Expands
world3 months ago

Sicilian Town Teeters on Cliff Edge as Landslide Expands

A powerful landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, triggered by heavy rains from Cyclone Harry, has advanced a 4km front along a hillside, forcing about 1,500 residents to evacuate as homes cling to the cliff edge and the historic centre is at risk. Authorities warn further collapse within 50-70 metres, close roads and schools, and the mayor says the situation is dire. The Italian government declared a southern state of emergency, with an initial €100m for immediate relief and plans for reconstruction. Sicily’s damage is in the hundreds of millions (about €740m so far) with the final bill potentially doubling, reflecting widespread devastation across the region.

via The Guardian|
#cyclone-harry#evacuations#landslide