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March 28, 2014 - Massive landslide near Oso, Washington

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Before Landslide
Landsat 8
January 18, 2014
After Landslide
Landsat 8
March 23, 2014
Before Landslide
After Landslide
January 18, 2014 March 23, 2014
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A major landslide occurred near Oso, Washington, on March 22, 2014, when a portion of a hillside collapsed, sending mud and debris across the North Fork of the Stillaguamish River. The 1-square-mile (2.6-km2) slide damaged property and formed an earthen dam, blocking the river and causing a barrier lake to form. Landsat 8 acquired the January 18, 2014 and March 23, 2014 images above. The March 23rd image clearly shows the aftermath of the landslide.