landslides

noun

plural of landslide
as in floods
a large mass of rock or earth descending from a high place The heavy rains caused landslides in some areas.

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Recent Examples of landslides Most injuries came from falling debris and landslides, per Reuters. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. — Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 Accidents, such as deadly landslides, are fairly common. — ABC News, 1 June 2026 Costa Rican authorities have issued a nationwide green alert, warning that an intensifying rainy season and a developing Pacific low-pressure system threaten to trigger even more catastrophic landslides. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
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floods
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  • In the past, it's been falsely linked with everything from hurricanes to floods, wildfires and alien abductions.
    — Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Deadly floods are common in parts of Africa, which is among the regions most vulnerable to extreme weather events despite being responsible for a small fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
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