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Slumgullion Landslide

October 2008 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Photograph of the active (upslope from the highway that crosses the landslide deposit) and inactive (downslope from the highway) parts of the Slumgullion landslide in Hinsdale County, Colorado. Part of Lake San Cristobal is visible in lower right, which was created when the landslide blocked the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River forming the second largest natural lake in Colorado.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.