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Research suggests earthquakes increase landslide risk
UPI   24 August 2015   Germany   Potsdam  
Cracks along a ridge can be seen in Nepal in the wake of the region's deadly spring earthquakes. Photo by O. Marc/GFZ
<p>POTSDAM, Germany, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The disruption and fracturing of rocks near earth's surface as the result of an earthquake momentarily heightens the risk of landslides.</p> <p>In the wake of a severe earthquake, mountainous regions become up 20 times ...