landslide

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The influx of nutrients from the landslide may have supported these communities, while the release of toxic sulfur compounds could have discouraged other marine life from disturbing them.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

After Chávez won a landslide presidential election in 1998, Flores helped rewrite the constitution and served in a new National Assembly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Shah had remained silent publicly since his RSP party won the election in a landslide, winning a commanding majority of 182 in the 275-seat House of Representatives.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Debris from the landslide also dammed two creeks, South Fork Castle Creek and Coldwater Creek, and created two new lakes: Castle Lake and Coldwater Lake.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone