"Climate Change and Lessons Learned: Reflecting on the 10th Anniversary of the Oso Landslide"
Ten years after the deadly Oso landslide, a permanent memorial has been completed, but the trauma still lingers for many residents. The disaster prompted Washington state to take measures to better understand and mitigate landslide risks, and a national strategy was adopted in 2020. Climate change is increasing the danger of landslides, with post-wildfire landslides becoming more frequent in California and other areas experiencing devastating slides. The $3.8 million memorial honors the lives lost and the community's response, but for some, the pain remains too much, prompting them to seek a fresh start elsewhere.