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Scientists Are Mapping Landslide Risk in Alaska. Some Homeowners Don’t Want to Know. | Deadly landslides are increasing around the world. But in parts of Alaska, maps of the hazards remain controversi (www.nytimes.com)
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Roughly a month after the Ketchikan slide, Hurricane Helene caused hundreds of landslides in southern Appalachia; more than 600 have affected rivers or critical infrastructure. “We can say for certain that we’re seeing more landslides occurring because of the effects of climate change,” said Dave Petley, a landslide expert at the University of Hull in England.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 15 hours ago

Looks like the primary reason they don't want the map is people are worried about the resale value of their home if it's in an area likely to be buried in a landslide.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 21 hours ago

You might not want to know, but mother nature knows, and so does your home insurance company.