Landslides cost between $1 billion and $2 billion of damage in the US every year. Homes and lives can be lost very suddenly. Suppose that you were considering moving to a home in a mountainous area. What are the risk factors that would increase the likelihood of a landslide in a certain area? What signs could you look for that landslides have happened in that area in the past, or could happen again? What strategies can be taken to protect yourself and reduce your risk?

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