When Nature Strikes: Landslides 🌍
Landslides happen when debris, rock, and soil rapidly slide down slopes, often reaching speeds up to 100 mph, causing destruction.

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119.5K views • May 5, 2020

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Landslides occur when material like debris, rock, and soil become dislodged from the earth and slide downward at speeds that can approach 100 miles per hour. David Montgomery at the University of Washington studies past and present landslides to try to understand what causes them. "When Nature Strikes" is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation.
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