How Hurricane Helene Spawned Record Landslides in NC

After several days of rain had already fallen on the region, Hurricane Helene dumped almost two feet of rain on Western North Carolina. The combination of rain, soil and rock types, and steep slopes generated nearly 1500 landslides. Geologists and engineers explain what happened and what rebuilding afterward looks like. Subscribe to the Sci NC Channel for more stories: ‪@SciNC‬ FOLLOW US Official Website: https://www.pbsnc.org/sci-nc/ Facebook:   / mypbsnc   Instagram:   / sci__nc   Email Newsletter: https://www.pbsnc.org/signup/ Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app: https://pbsnc.org/app/. This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: https://pbsnc.org/donate