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Potential landslide indicator - Island County, Washington

Detailed Description

Cracks on a gravel road formed during the initial movement of a slow, deep landslide. The cracks can be indicators of local movement in or around the road or in this case, a much larger landslide and damaged many homes. 

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

Photographed by Stephen Slaughter, USGS