'We're always going to be surprised': Wrangell's tragedy highlights Alaska's lack of landslide monitoring
Scientists say Southeast Alaska mostly lacks the kinds of monitoring that could make people safer.
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Scientists say Southeast Alaska mostly lacks the kinds of monitoring that could make people safer.
Scientists say Southeast mostly lacks the kinds of monitoring that could make people safer. Landslides are nearly impossible to forecast with precision, but scientists say more data could help.
A complex, volatile coast leaves Alaska vulnerable to tsunamis. Warning locals of the risks still comes with challenges.
By Taylor Romine, Susannah Cullinane, Alberto Moya and Andy Rose, CNN
After 15 days, authorities have called off the search for 12-year-old Derek Heller, who remains missing after a deadly landslide in Wrangell on Nov. 20.