4 things to know about mudslide risk as major rains hit Los Angeles County
- Posted on February 12, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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4 things to know about mudslide risk as major rains hit Los Angeles County
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When hills are healthy, vegetation can anchor the soil in place. But when that is burned off, hillsides become vulnerable to erosion, and slopes can come crashing down.