{
  "id": 208414,
  "title": "Fatal landslides in July 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/fatal-landslides-in-july-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-06T06:31:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Eos",
    "slug": "eos",
    "url": "https://eos.org/thelandslideblog/july-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In July 2026, an unprecedented number of 48 fatal landslides occurred, resulting in a staggering 413 fatalities. This year stands out from previous years due to the unusual temporal pattern of these catastrophic events. The data for July 2026 has been compiled according to the methodology outlined in Froude and Petley (2018) and Petley (2012), with the results pending formal publication and further analysis. It is essential to note that this data does not include landslides caused by earthquakes.\n\nTo provide a clearer understanding of the situation, the number of global fatal landslides in 2026 by month to the end of July is as follows: July 2026 alone accounted for 100 fatal landslides, claiming 413 lives. This represents a significant surge in landslide occurrence for that month, marking the first time the count reached 100 or more. Additionally, it marks the third-highest total in the dataset.\n\nFor a more comprehensive view, the cumulative total of global fatal landslides in 2026 by pentad up to the end of July is presented. The graph shows pentad 42, which captures nearly all of the July data, excluding two landslides that occurred on July 31, 2026. The steepening curve associated with the Northern Hemisphere rainy season is evident, indicating a notable uptick in landslides caused by heavy rainfall.\n\nThe overall trend for 2026 continues to be well above the long-term mean, closely approaching the record year of 2024. Despite the marked differences in the monthly pattern, the situation remains alarming. As we move into August 2026, it will be intriguing to observe how the situation unfolds.",
  "summary": "In July 2026 I recorded 48 fatal landslides causing 413 fatalities. This year continues to be atypical in terms of the temporal pattern of fatal landslides. This is my regular update for the number of fatal global landslides, focusing on July 2026. As usual, this data has been collected in line with the methodology described […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}