
Dave Petley
Dave Petley is a landslide expert who collects and analyzes global landslide data for the American Geophysical Union. His research focuses on the risks associated with landslides, particularly in the context of climate change and extreme precipitation events.
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Dave Petley pointed out the increasing number of deaths from landslides due to intense rainfall events.
Slipping away: Landslides kill people and destroy homes – so why don’t we have a national response plan?The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-07-20
Dave Petley is a landslide expert who collects global landslide data for the American Geophysical Union.
Map: Where Landslides in California Quicken Their PaceThe New York Times·
United States· 2025-02-19














