Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
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Articles | Volume 25, issue 9
Articles | Volume 25, issue 9
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-3641-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-3641-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 25, issue 9
Research article
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26 Sep 2025
Research article |  | 26 Sep 2025

Hillslope torrential hazard cascades in tropical mountains

Maria Isabel Arango-Carmona, Paul Voit, Marcel Hürlimann, Edier Aristizábal, and Oliver Korup

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We studied 22 cascading landslide and torrential events in tropical mountains to understand how rainfall, slopes, and soil types interact to trigger them. We found that extreme rainfall alone is not always the cause and long wet periods and sediment type also play a role. Our findings can help improve warning systems and reduce disaster risks in vulnerable regions.
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