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Landslide Threatens Milford Sound: 750 Lives at Risk

3/17/2025

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A landslide at Milford Sound, New Zealand, threatens both lives and the tourism sector, with a chilling estimate of 750 potential fatalities every millennium. Current regulations fall short in addressing this danger, leaving experts torn between limiting tourist access or risking mass casualties, underscoring a critical dilemma for the nation’s tourism industry.

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A landslide at Milford Sound, New Zealand, threatens both lives and the tourism sector, with a chilling estimate of 750 potential fatalities every millennium. Current regulations fall short in addressing this danger, leaving experts torn between limiting tourist access or risking mass casualties, underscoring a critical dilemma for the nation’s tourism industry.