The landslide, which struck Ketchikan, Alaska, during an atmospheric river, resulted in one death and multiple injuries, highlighting the risk of climate-related disasters.
Dave Kiffer, Ketchikan's mayor, emphasized the unprecedented nature of the landslide, stating, 'In my 65 years in Ketchikan, I have never seen a slide of this magnitude.'
Professor Josh Roering highlighted the complex causes of such disasters, mentioning, 'There's no single factor that seems to underline each of these events apart from a lot of moisture.'
The landslide's devastation was further compounded by extreme weather patterns, indicative of climate change, which scientists predict may increase future landslide risks.
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