2014 Oso landslide
A major landslide occurred 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Oso, Washington, United States, on March 22, 2014, at 10:37 a.m. local time. A portion of an unstable hill collapsed, sending mud and debris to the south across the North Fork of the Stillaguamish River, engulfing a rural neighborhood, and covering an area of approximately 1 square mile (2.6 km2). Forty-three people were killed and 49 homes and other structures destroyed. The landslide has been described as one of, if not the most, deadly landslide in American history.
Oso Mudslide on March 29, 2014, view to the northeast | |
| Date | March 22, 2014 |
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| Time | 10:36 a.m. |
| Location | Oso, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48°16′57″N 121°50′53″W |
| Cause | Suspected soil saturation from heavy rainfall |
| Deaths | 43 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 12 total (4 serious) |
| Missing | 0 |
| Property damage | $60 million (2014 USD) |
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