Crazy Rock Slide in China (Video)

July 31, 2014 rockman Geologic Hazards Comments Off on Crazy Rock Slide in China (Video)

According to the Landslide Blog, this rockfall video was taken in Maoxian County in Sichuan Province of China on or around July 17, 2014. It shows a very dangerous rockfall event with people running from their cars. In one scene you can even see someone being struck by a rock and knocked over. The person is later able to walk away with assistance. Towards the end of the video, even the windshield of the videographer is struck by a smaller rock and cracked. Very dramatic and very scary video!

Crazy Rockfall Video from China

[Source: YouTube via Landslide Blog. Image: YouTube]

 

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