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The long-lasting impacts of the California landslide are significant. The landscape has been irrevocably altered, with scars of erosion and instability likely to persist for years. Rebuilding efforts will be both costly and time-consuming, while the environmental consequences will also be felt deeply. Sediment erosion has degraded water quality in local rivers, harming aquatic life and disrupting habitats. Emotionally, survivors must contend with the trauma and grief of loss, building a path to recovery amid the stark reality of their changed surroundings.