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New Database Says 6.5 Million Americans Face Landslide Risk

New Database Says 6.5 Million Americans Face Landslide Risk

University of Washington researchers unveiled a database indicating that about 6.5 million Americans live in areas at risk of landslides. The work highlights past damage, such as a 2007 slide in Washington state, and aims to inform planning and mitigation.

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6.5M Americans at Landslide Risk: New Database Reveals