4 things to know about mudslide risk as major rains hit Los Angeles County
When hills are healthy, vegetation can anchor the soil in place. But when that is burned off, hillsides become vulnerable to ...
Major new rain storm brings risk of debris flows to L.A. fire zones this week
Southern California faces a risk of damaging debris flows this week, as a potentially strong atmospheric river is set to ...
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Shallow landslide leads to mudflow (IMAGE)
Aerial photograph of a hillslope after a rainstorm in February 2017 that generated 595 shallow landslides in a 16 square kilometer (6.4 square mile) area in the hills west of Williams, California.
LA County residents to face evacuation warnings due to risks of mudslides and debris flows
With heavy rain bringing the risk of dangerous debris flows, the Los Angeles Fire Department has announced evacuation warnings — and mandatory evacuation orders for some specific addresses — in areas ...
After devastating fires, California faces threat of landslides. How do they work?
Southern California faces a risk of damaging debris flows this week, as a potentially strong atmospheric river is set to ...
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Prepare for a Landslide
Land-use zoning, professional inspections and proper design can minimize many landslide, mudflow and debris flow problems. By the time severe weather hits, it's already too late. Disaster ...
Burn-scar areas avoid major incidents after rain, risk of hazards continue
Burn-scar areas from the Palisades and Eaton fires avoided major issues from the weekend rain that tapered off Monday ...