Recent studies reveal that human activities significantly destabilize mountain slopes, leading to an increase in landslides across various regions, including India and the U.S. A study by RMSI highlights that rapid urbanization and infrastructure projects have exacerbated landslide risks in India, particularly in vulnerable areas like Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir, with over 700 fatalities linked to human-induced landslides from 2004 to 2016. Additionally, a global assessment of slow-moving landslides indicates that urban growth in mountainous regions increases the risk to millions living on unstable slopes. In the U.S., a new nationwide landslide susceptibility map shows that nearly 44% of the country is at risk, aiding planners in mitigating potential hazards. Meanwhile, in California, accelerating landslides have prompted emergency declarations and raised concerns among homeowners about insurance coverage and property values, as such damages are often not covered. The increasing prevalence of landslides due to climate change and urban development necessitates urgent attention to land use planning and infrastructure resilience.