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Parts of western South America, including coastal Peru and Ecuador, often see above-average rainfall during strong events, raising the risk of flooding and landslides.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Wildlife experts and conservationists had previously observed that, in the wake of the storm, Tapanuli orangutan sightings had dissipated - fuelling speculation that the great apes may have been swept away by floods and landslides.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Triggered by earthquakes, underwater landslides or volcanic eruptions, they spread rapidly over long distances before releasing their energy near the coast in the form of sudden submersion and extremely powerful currents.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Coal tip landslides are highlighted too, though the report credits recent efforts in Wales to establish a register of disused tips and a new authority to manage their safety in future.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

There are remnants of landslides running down the inside of toilet bowls.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich