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Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at 3:15 am, a landslide of mud, debris and snow destroyed 2 homes near the Seymour River in North Vancouver. Another 70 homes were temporarily evacuated. British Columbia has declared a state of emergency in North Vancouver.
Preliminary information indicates that a debris avalanche, which originated 80 m further upslope, swept into 2 houses near the base of the slope. One house was cut in half. Debris partially buried a second house.
Extremely heavy rainfall is blamed for the event. In the previous 48 hours, Mt Seymour area had received more than 320 mm of rain and precipitation continues. Environment Canada forecasts an additional 200 mm.
With this heavy precipitation, further landslides are possible in southwestern British Columbia.
External links to more information
One still missing in B.C. landslide
Globe and Mail, National Breaking News, Jan. 19, 2005, 1:34 PM EST
State of emergency in North Vancouver
CBC News, Jan. 19, 2005, 5:45 PM EST
B.C. landslide claims woman's life
Canada.com, The Vancouver Sun, Jan. 19, 2005
Woman confirmed dead in North Van landslide
CTV.ca, Video clips in side bar, Jan. 19, 2005, 8:13 PM EST
Expect more slides, B.C. expert warns
CBC News, Jan. 19, 2005, 5:11 PM EST
British Columbia News
CBC News, Jan. 20, 2005
Landslide and Debris Flow Information
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General - Government of British Columbia
Weather Conditions and Data
Current weather conditions for Vancouver Airport
The Weather Network
Satelite imagery of weather paterns
Environment Canada
Vancouver dynamic radar map
Environment Canada
Environment Canada's Official Weather Warnings
Environment Canada
Vancouver International Airport weather station - Hourly Data Report for January 18, 2005
Environment Canada
North Vancouver, Cleveland - Climate Normals 1971-2000
Environment Canada
Local weather station data
Environment Canada
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