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Predicting Landslides: After Disaster, Alaska Town Turns To Science
Episode 753
Published 3 years, 7 months ago
Description
On August 18, 2015, in Sitka, Alaska, a slope above a subdivision of homes under construction gave way. This landslide demolished a building and killed three people. Today on the show, host Emily Kwong recounts the story of the Kramer Avenue landslide and talks about how scientists and residents implemented an early warning system for landslides to prevent a future disaster.