In Pics: Terrifying Landslide In Uttarakhand's Dharchula Caught On Camera

Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Dharchula Landslide

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Viral Video

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They Are Recurring

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Terrifying Footage

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Delicate Ecosystem

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Over 14,000 Views

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Stark Reminder

[{"selector":"#anim-9209c833-b60d-4291-ab85-16bfe77b65ea [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.2789769243681803e-13%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The incident underscores the need for a development model that incorporates local geological insights. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Fragile Ecology

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[{"selector":"#anim-fa109707-38ff-4560-ba7d-76604ad8588f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] What are your thoughts on the tragedy? Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)