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Ischia landslide caused by climate-related extremes, experts say

The devastating mudslide that claimed at least seven lives was triggered by heavy rainfall.

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Search for bodies off Ischia island after devastating landslide

Rescuers search for bodies off shore of the Italian island of Ischia following a deadly landslide that swept through the small town of Casamicciola Terme early Saturday morning.

Italy

Death toll climbs higher after giant mudslide in Italy

Eight people have been found dead after a wave of mud and debris caused by heavy rains devastated the small town of Casamicciola Terme on the island off Naples.

Italy

'One dead, 10 missing' after heavy rain causes landslide on Ischia

Buildings are said to have been engulfed by mud and water in Casamicciola Terme, following torrential rain on the island some 30 kilometres from Naples.

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Rescue teams search for survivors after deadly quake hits Java

Rescue operations were focused on about a dozen locations in Cianjur where many are still believed to be trapped.

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Landslides kill seven in eastern Venezuela

Intense rain and landslides have killed at least seven people in the coastal states of Anzoategui in eastern Venezua. Officials say nearly 80 people have died in the country in recent weeks due to heavy rains.

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Rescue workers search for Venezuela landslide survivors

Rescue workers look for victims after a devastating landslide swept through the Venezuelan town of Las Tejerias.

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Venezuela landslide death toll rises to 34

The landslide, which was triggered by flooding after heavy rains caused streams to overflow, also buried more than 300 homes.

Switzerland

Swiss experts fear Alpine mountain collapse after Marmolada disaster

Experts fear sections of a Swiss mountain may collapse, threatening a village below, after a deadly avalanche at the Marmolada glacier in the Italian Alps in early July.

Austria

One dead after severe rainfall causes flooding in southern Austria

Authorities have declared a civil emergency after several remote villages ended up being cut off.

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Aftermath of landslide in Peruvian Andes that buried dozens of homes

Images of the aftermath of a landslide in the northern Peruvian town of Retamas, that has buried dozens of homes and trapped at least 15 people.

Brazil

Severe floods and mudslides in Brazil kill at least 104 north of Rio

The state fire department said 25.8 centimetres of rain fell within three hours on Tuesday -- almost as much as during the previous 30 days combined.

Myanmar

At least 1 dead and 70 missing after a landslide in Myanmar jade mine

Dozens of miners in Myanmar die each year working in dangerous conditions in jade quarries, an opaque and poorly regulated industry.

India

Over 100 people die after monsoon rains hit parts of western India

Dozens died in floodwaters whilst 54 perished in four landslides in Raigad and Ratnagiri districts in western Maharashtra state.

Turkey

Several people killed by flooding on Turkey's northeastern coast

At least six people have been killed and two others are missing after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides near Turkey's Black Sea coast.

Japan

Japan searches for dozens missing in mudslide

Rescue workers dug through sludge and debris Monday looking for dozens of people who may be trapped.

Japan

Dozens feared missing after mudslide tears through town in Japan

A powerful mudslide has torn through dozens of home in Atami, 100 kilometres from Tokyo, after heavy rains deluged the town on Saturday.

Indonesia

Indonesia landslides death toll rises to 119 with dozens still missing

The death toll from mudslides in eastern Indonesia has risen to 119 with scores still missing.

Norway

Norwegian authorities find body in search for last victim of landslide

A total of 10 people were killed by the landslide in the village of Ask on December 30.

Italy

200 coffins fall into Ligurian Sea after Italy landslide

200 coffins fall into Ligurian Sea after Italy landslide