Landslide in Newfoundland

Daniel's Harbour, a western town in Newfoundland, was the victim of a large landslide this week that has a history in the same area. The landslide has gotten worse over the past few days, and geologists will be in the town in the next few days to asses the degree to which the landslide could continue and the potential damage is may cause if this occurs. In reading this article, there's a sense that proper mitigation techniques were in place to defend against mass destruction by the landslide. First of all, it is mentioned that Daniel's Harbour has a history of landslides, but also that zero injuries have been reported. However, roads have been closed alongside the area hit, an act that is a mitigation attempt in itself, but also shows a lack of planning by having roads in an area where there is a history of landslides. Perhaps the most interesting, and potentially harmful, aspect of this landslide is that there's a concern that if the destruction continues the communities water and sewer system will be affected. This is a clear example of the swiss cheese model discussed in class, as a landslide leads to all these other potential problems. While the landslide's overall effect does not seem that great for now in Daniel's Harbour, it appears there's still a fear that it could create major problems for the town.
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