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Devastating Landslides and Flooding in Italy

Isabel Hahn • June 18, 2023

More Than 305 Landslides Were Caused by the Latest Floods in Italy


In May, Italy faced a series of catastrophic landslides, posing significant challenges for affected communities. In just 36 hours, Emilia-Romagna, a vital agricultural region, received six months' worth of rain, causing widespread destruction. 


Drought preceding the floods worsened the impact. The recent floods triggered over 305 landslides, damaging 500 roads. Italy, already vulnerable to the climate crisis, has witnessed an increase in weather-related disasters.

This Cellphone Video Captures a Landslide During Northern Italy's Deadly Floods

The Significance of Reporting Landslides: Enhancing Awareness and Safety


Reporting landslides is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it helps raise awareness about the occurrence and severity of landslides, enabling communities and authorities to understand the risks and take necessary precautions. Secondly, accurate reporting provides crucial data for studying and analysing landslide patterns, aiding in scientific research and the development of effective mitigation strategies. Lastly, reporting helps facilitate timely emergency response and rescue operations, potentially saving lives and minimising the impact of landslides on affected communities.

Focus Group

By looka_production_104331934 • August 29, 2023
In- Person Focus Group

Validating Landslide Reports

By Isabel Hahn • July 25, 2023
Validating Landslide Reports in The Field

Monitoring the Weather

By Isabel Hahn • July 7, 2023
Weather plays a crucial role in our lives, from planning outdoor activities to triggering landslides. Weather stations are an important element of the ACCOMPLISH project, which focuses on increasing the reporting of coastal landslides in Ireland. These weather monitoring stations provide valuable data that can contribute to understanding and mitigating the risks associated with coastal landslides. In this blog, we will explore the functions of weather stations and discuss why they are indispensable in a project like Accomplish. What are Weather Stations? Weather stations are devices or network instruments designed to measure and record atmospheric conditions without the intervention of humans. These stations collect data on various weather parameters, including temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and direction, precipitation, and more (Susmitha and Sowmyabala, 2014). The ACCOMPLISH Project currently has nine weather stations installed throughout Wexford, Wicklow and Dublin that collect data on an hourly basis. All of the weather stations are located on volunteer property and will be left in place once the pilot monitoring period is completed.

Fieldwork Surveys Uncover Coastal Landslides

By Isabel Hahn • June 13, 2023
This blog is about the fieldwork that the research assistants took on.
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