Slowing of landslides reflects California’s drying climate
Summary:
New data have unveiled an unexpected geological consequence of northern California's ongoing drought. Eel River Basin landslides slowed down twice between 2009 and 2015, a period when the region experienced unprecedented drought, according to new research.
Content analysis:
Geographic context:
Location | Country | Latitude | Longitude |
Eel River | US | 39.3176 | -87.1098 |
Northern California | US | 38.8979 | -120.028 |
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