Forecasting Heavy Rains and Landslides in Eastern Africa
Damage following a landslide in Kenya; credit:
Christopher Meisilal / Roger Ndichu COMET Standard Terms of Use
Good rainfall draws many people to settle across the eastern Africa highlands for farming and other businesses. However, factors such as steep terrain, logging, livestock grazing, agriculture, and construction, have increased erosion and contributed to less stable slopes. These factors can lead to devastating landslides and mudslides, especially during episodes of very heavy rain. Forecasting […]