Deadly landslides are becoming more common and large amounts of rain are a known trigger. An atmospheric river is dumping rain out West. What you should know about your risk. Deadly landslides are becoming more common and large amounts of rain are a known trigger. An atmospheric river is dumping rain out West. What you should know about your risk. Global Warming, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Landslides and Mudslides, Rain, Power Failures and Blackouts, Disasters and Emergencies NYT > Science