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Now that the massive wildfires in California are under control, another major issue is concerning California residents. After the wildfires of 2003, huge mudslides broke out. They were uncontrollable, destroying homes that had been untouched by the fire. California governer Arnold Schwarzenegger told CNN that his legislation is doing everything that it can to prepare for deadly mudslide outbreaks, including filling thousands of sandbags. Hillslides damaged from the fire are almost completely water repellent. Therefore, when rains arrive, currents run straight down the hill. Mudslide currents are so harmful because of the large objects that they are able to carry with them, such as trees, building debris, and boulders.
California Mudslide Threat Video
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