Greased by this winter's torrential rains, a great plate of alluvial soil is gradually carrying away the Mellis homestead and the adjoining properties of two other owners. Wash. It could be a harbinger of things to come, warned a Portland State University geology professor who has mapped Portland-area landslide zones for Metro.
Cracks infuse the structure.
They also collect runoff rainwater from the roof in a plastic garbage can. The metal barn, built five years ago, shows twists and gaps. The ground is full of pits, slopes and cracks that weren't there a few months ago. Three years of heavy rains have reactivated an ancient landslide, and there's little that can be done about it Entering the house is like boarding a listing ship. Trees stand at crazy angles.