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On April 25th, 2025, all OSPREY applications will be discontinued and removed from service. Visit our new Situational Awareness for Everyone page for the latest public situational awareness tools.
Landslides occur in all U.S. states and territories and can be caused by a variety of factors including earthquakes, storms, volcanic eruptions,fire and by human modification of land. Landslides can occur quickly, often with little notice and the best way to prepare is to stay informed about changes in and around your home that could signal that a landslide is likely to occur.
Landslides are rare in Maryland but small ones can happen in the mountainous areas in Western Maryland.
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