2014 Oso mudslide facts for kids
On 22 March 2014, a mudslide near the east side of Oso, Washington killed 41 people and injured 4 people. 2 people have been declared missing. The mudslide struck a rural neighborhood. The mudslide covered about a square mile.
Images for kids
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2009 view to the southwest overlooking the slide site (on the left) and the Steelhead Haven plat across the Stillaguamish River. The unstable area is the area of lighter green trees to the right and beneath the river section that is visible. The mudslide flowed towards the upper left, across the river. All of the houses visible in the image were destroyed.
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Top view of slide area
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Aerial view of slide ridge
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Aerial view of the damage
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