Researchers Examine the Breakaway Zone of the Landslide (IMAGE)

Kent State University

Researchers Examine the Breakaway Zone of the Landslide

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Co-authors Peter Rowley, left, and Robert Biek examine rock structures near the breakaway zone of the Markagunt gravity slide. The slide extends to the horizon behind them.

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Photo courtesy of David Hacker

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