slopes
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Researchers at the University of Montpellier's Laboratory of Geography and Land Planning have developed evacuation routes that account for slopes, obstacles, walking speeds, and potential bottlenecks.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
A 2015 earthquake in Nepal that killed 9,000 people has also made the southern slopes of the Himalayas more unstable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Wetlands, steep slopes, flood zones, contaminated soil, or any other number of issues could prevent this new home from meeting local standards.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Melting glaciers and thawing permafrost can also destabilise mountain slopes, increasing the risk of landslides and other hazards.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
Animals began hurrying to the northern slopes to see the poison tide for themselves.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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