Landslides triggered by human activity on the rise
Thursday, August 23, 2018 - 09:50
in Earth & Climate
More than 50,000 people were killed by landslides around the world between 2004 and 2016, according to a new study. The team, who compiled data on over 4,800 fatal landslides during the 13-year period, also revealed for the first time that landslides resulting from human activity have increased over time.