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6.5 Million Americans Live in Landslide-Prone Zones, Study Warns

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A new study has found that approximately 6.5 million Americans reside in areas at significant risk from landslides. Densely populated eastern states were identified as having particularly high exposure to these hazards. Rural communities face greater challenges in recovering from landslide events compared to wealthier urban areas, which can afford zoning regulations and engineering solutions. The research highlights a disparity in resilience between affluent cities and vulnerable rural populations. Researchers are calling for greater public investment and targeted disaster relief to better protect at-risk rural communities.

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