Heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river triggered mudslides in the Los Angeles area on Jan. 9, 2023.
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Studies show climate change is raising the risk of cascading hazards that alone might not be extreme but add up to human disasters. Communities and government agencies aren’t prepared.
As many as 20 people are dead and dozens missing following the Southern California mudslides.
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