Cyclone Gabrielle caused over 800,000 landslides according to new report

Tuesday 19 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 19 Aug 2025, 9:54am

In this story RNZ, Earth Sciences New Zealand

An analysis by Earth Sciences New Zealand estimates that Cyclone Gabrielle triggered more than 800,000 landslides. The extreme weather event in 2023 is described as one of the most significant landslide-triggering events recorded globally.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 19 Aug 2025, 9:36am

   Cyclone Gabrielle: Global record landslide event with 800,000 slips - report (opens in new tab)

2. Stuff via RNZTue 19 Aug 2025, 9:54am

   Cyclone Gabrielle one of the most extreme landslide-triggering events globally - report (opens in new tab)

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