Monster storm triggered hundreds of mudslides across Los Angeles. Why do they happen?
LA TimesAn aerial view of a Beverly Crest home that was pushed off its foundation by a mudslide on Monday. “I can’t imagine waking up to that being in my home.” Thousands of Southern Californians confronted similar scenes this week, as the monster storm that hammered Southern California triggered hundreds of mudslides across the region. The city of Los Angeles alone saw 562 mudslides and 15 homes red-tagged as of Wednesday evening, according to Mayor Karen Bass’ office. To reduce mudslide risks, Los Angeles County officials recommend that residents get rid of dead vegetation and litter, limit the height of plants near buildings to 18 inches, inspect slopes for holes, cracks and other changes, build at a distance from steep slopes and plant vegetation that is less likely to burn — and keep it watered. Storm chaser Tanner Charles walks by what is left of a home destroyed by a mudslide in the 10000 block of Caribou Lane in the Beverly Crest area of Los Angeles.
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