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1989 Loma Prieta earthquake generated thousands of landslides

By Natural Hazards October 1989 (approx.)
landslide generated by 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Housing development is right up to the edge of the slide along coast.
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Aerial view of slide at Daly City. This is the largest slide triggered by the earthquake in San Mateo County, displacing approximately 36,700 cubic meters (48,000 cubic yards) of material. The base is about 152 m (500 ft) across at its widest point.

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