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Landslide Risk Looms for Millions | Macon News
Nearly half of the U.S. is at risk for deadly landslides—many communities caught off guard, like those in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, where dozens died and homes vanished. Scientists say past slides are a red flag for future danger, but mapping efforts have stalled due to funding and politics. While federal programs like the National Landslide Preparedness Act aim to boost early warnings and maps, delays in reauthorization threaten progress. With nearly a million recorded landslides nationwide and triggers ranging from rain to earthquakes, experts warn we’re only scratching…
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