California has declared a state of emergency in Rancho Palos Verdes due to severe landslides causing destruction to multimillion-dollar homes, exacerbated by heavy rains.
Recent heavy rains have dramatically increased the ground movement in Rancho Palos Verdes, shifting up to 4 feet per month, causing significant damage to homes.
The heavy rains have saturated the land, creating a lubricated layer that allows the material above to slide downhill, pulling homes apart at their foundations.
The past two winters have brought prolific rains to California, leading to the wettest back-to-back seasons in Los Angeles since 1888-90, affecting landslide occurrences.
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