Hillsides and landscapes stripped of vegetation by wildfires are more prone to mudslides, landslides, and flash flooding during subsequent heavy rainfall because vegetation normally helps hold soil in place.
November 13, 2025
high
general
Explains why post-wildfire burn scars increase slope instability and runoff hazards during rain events.
Wildfires can remove vegetation from hillsides, which reduces soil stability and increases the likelihood of debris flows, mudslides, and landslides during subsequent heavy rainfall.
October 14, 2025
high
hazard
Describes the general geophysical process linking burn scars to increased slope failure risk during storms.