Rain and Landslides
A postdoc at the University of Oregon investigates the relationship between rainfall and landslide risks, revealing that a significant amount of rain within a short timeframe can trigger disasters. By analyzing 20 years of rain data, a pattern emerges, indicating that around 1.3 inches of rain in three hours heightens the risk of landslides. This research lays the groundwork for an early warning system, integrating real-time data collection through soil sensors and local rain gauges.In this clip
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