Beach trail closures came after landsides happening under the cliff-side property of the Casa Romanantica in San Clemente, Calif., on April 28, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
The fires and rains in California created the perfect scenario for mudslides and landslides. But mudslides and landslides can occur in all 50 states. They are specifically prominent on the western coastline, the Rocky Mountains, and the Appalachian Mountains.
If a mudslide or landslide destroys your home, how do you recover? Does your homeowner’s insurance cover your losses? There’s a difference between landslides and mudslides; learn how to protect yourself from a disaster happening to your house.
Differences Between Landslides, Mudslides, and Mudflow
In the United States, landslides, mudslides, or mudflows cause more than $1 billion in yearly damages. They also cause 25–50 deaths.
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Anne Johnson was a commercial property and casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. She went on to own an advertising agency, where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for 10 years.