The Sunkosi Landslide

A deadly landslide that struck northern Nepal in August 2014 produced a hazardous barrier lake.
Automating the Detection of Landslides
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Automating the Detection of Landslides

New open-source software called SLIP-DRIP uses satellite images and rainfall data to help identify otherwise overlooked landslides.

Published Jul 8, 2016

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Before and After the Sunkosi Landslide
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Before and After the Sunkosi Landslide

The deadliest landslide Nepal has seen in a decade went on to produce a hazardous barrier lake.

Published Sep 23, 2014

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