Heavy winter rainfall has triggered further movement at this infamous landslide site in California, causing damage to properties and infrastructure
The Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex in Rancho Palos Verdes in California frequently makes news headlines as phases of movement cause property damage. California has suffered a wet winter, which has driven a new phase of movement, although this is now starting to reduce once more. The long term challenges at the site remain.
The landslide site is at [33.7409, -118.3692]. The municipal authority has a detailed web site providing information about the site, which includes monitoring reports. There is also a good Wikipedia page about Portuguese Bend…