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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-1955-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-1955-2026
Research article
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29 Apr 2026
Research article |  | 29 Apr 2026

Energy and structural evolution process of high-altitude and long-runout landslides induced by a strong earthquake

Yunfeng Ge, Bin Hu, Huiming Tang, Xiaodong Fu, and Lei Zhu

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To understand how earthquake-triggered landslides travel vast distances, we simulated a historic event lasting 87 seconds. We tracked how rocks broke apart and transferred energy. We discovered that rocks colliding at the back powerfully push the front forward. Once the falling rock mass expands enough, it flows like a liquid. This new knowledge helps predict future landslide paths and protect mountain communities from disasters.
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