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"Fatal Landslide Devastates Alaska Homes, Leaving One Dead and Others Missing"

One person has been killed and several others are believed to be missing after a landslide destroyed homes outside of Wrangell, Alaska. The landslide occurred without warning and the ground remains unstable, posing a risk of further movement. Heavy precipitation and strong winds in southeast Alaska have triggered multiple landslides in the region. Landslides are common in southeast Alaska, and the threat of mudslides and landslides is expected to remain high due to continued storminess in the area.

via Fox Weather |

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Landslide Devastates Homes in Wrangell, Search and Rescue Underway

Multiple houses have been affected by a large landslide south of Wrangell in Southeast Alaska, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. The exact number of homes involved is still being determined, and it is unclear if anyone was caught in the slide. The main slide measures about 200 feet, and the area is too dangerous to enter directly. A state geologist will assess the stability of the slide, allowing for a more thorough search. Heavy rains in December 2020 triggered a massive landslide in Haines, resulting in two presumed deaths.

via Anchorage Daily News|

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Multiple Landslides in Southeast Alaska Cause Fatalities and Power Outages

Landslides caused by a storm have occurred across the Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, leading to power outages in several communities. The landslides have affected the power grid, with power lines damaged and some areas relying on backup power supplies. Ferries to and from Prince of Wales Island have been canceled, and a flash flood watch and high wind warning are in effect. Blowing snow has also caused blizzard conditions in northern Southeast Alaska.

via KRBD|

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