The summer flooding in Vermont led to a record-breaking 74 landslides and potential slides, raising concerns about future occurrences. State geologists are overwhelmed by requests to assess failing slopes, with experts attributing the phenomenon to extreme weather events intensified by climate change. Residents like Doug and Rhoda Mason faced harrowing experiences as their home was struck by a landslide, underscoring the urgent need for assistance and mitigation strategies amidst bureaucratic challenges.
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