Oso Landslide Memorial Unveiled: Tribute to 43 Lives, Survivor Begins New Chapter
March 20, 2024
A $3.8 million memorial has been completed to commemorate the 43 victims of the Oso landslide a decade ago.
The memorial includes personalized panels for each of the families affected by the tragedy.
Survivor Jessica Pszonka, who lost her sister and family in the landslide, was instrumental in the creation of the memorial.
Pszonka and her parents are relocating to Texas for a new beginning, as the trauma from the landslide remains profound.
Concerns regarding climate change's role in increasing the frequency and severity of landslides have been highlighted.
The memorial stands as a testament to the community's resilience and the ongoing grief of the families.
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ABC News • Mar 20, 2024
10 years after the deadliest US landslide, climate change is increasing the danger
ABC News • Mar 20, 2024
10 years after the deadliest US landslide, climate change is increasing the danger
The Independent • Mar 20, 2024
10 years after the deadliest US landslide, climate change is increasing the danger
Phys.org • Mar 20, 2024
10 years after the deadliest US landslide, climate change is increasing the danger