Event

2018 Southern California mudflows

9 Jan 2018 · 34.43° N, 119.63° W

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When
9 Jan 2018
Kind
Event
Coordinates
34.43° N, 119.63° W

Placed at the coordinates of the event it links, 2018 Southern California mudflows.

Summary

The 2018 Southern California landslides occur, killing at least 13 people, and injuring 25. The main damage occurs in Montecito, California, which was nearly burned by the Thomas Fire a month prior.

2018 Southern California mudflows

Natural disaster

A series of mudflows occurred in Southern California in early January 2018, particularly affecting areas northwest of Montecito in Santa Barbara County. The incident was responsible for 23 deaths, although the body of one of the victims has never been found. Approximately 163 people were hospitalized with various injuries, including four in critical condition.

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