Pittsburgh-Area Landslide (IMAGE)

Geological Society of America

Pittsburgh-Area Landslide

Caption

One of the more than 200 landslides observed in the greater Pittsburgh region after record-breaking rain in February–April 2018. The slide blocked the main access road into a large housing development and ultimately led to demolishing three houses at the top. Source: Helen Delano, Pennsylvania Geological Survey.

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Helen Delano, Pennsylvania Geological Survey

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