Devil’s Slide Tunnel Update and First Attempts to Tame the Landslide
Geologic Hazards
Massive Landslide in B.C. Triggers Tsunami in Lake
A massive landslide triggered a 2 meter plus high wave at a lake in British Columbia. The resulting wave wiped out massive full grown cedar trees all along the lake and could have an environmental impact by damming up a stream that flows from the lake and also impacting fish populations. Apparently salmon migrate through this lake also. Video coverage after the break. (Photo by CBCNews.ca)
Geologic Hazards
Council to visit site of Logan, Utah canal landslide
Various stakeholders are meeting at the site of the fatal landslide to discuss the various options for replacing or realigning the portion of the canal that failed. [Source: HJNews.com. Image: Landslides Under a Microscope Blog]
Geologic Hazards
Taiwan 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake
An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 hit the island of Taiwan at 8am local time on April 3, 2024. At least 9 people were killed and 900 injured in early numbers, with some people still listed […]