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Mudslide

Landslides more prevalent in Pacific Northwest as climate change indicates rain increase

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This year has seen many more landslides in the Pacific Northwest than is typical — in fact this recent winter was among the worst for mudslides in and around the Puget Sound region. Experts say this could be more common as climate change leads to more rain, especially in the Pacific Northwest.

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