Landslides occur when large amounts of rock, earth, or debris move quickly down a slope. They are caused by disturbances in the stability of a slope and usually follow heavy rains, droughts, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions. Areas where wildfires or human modification have destroyed vegetation are particularly vulnerable to landslides during and after heavy rains.
Landslides cause 25 to 50 deaths each year in the U.S., as rapidly moving water and debris can cause trauma, disrupt road and railways and destroy electrical, water, gas and sewage lines. The best thing to do to protect yourself from a landslide is to quickly move out of its path. If avoiding the landslide is impossible, curl into a tight ball and protect your head.
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