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Why Do Giant Rocks Suddenly Fall From Cliffs?

September 18, 2018

"In Yosemite Valley, rockfalls can happen every four to five days, where boulders that can be larger than your average car or apartment building thunder down steep mountainsides." - Seeker

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guy standing on cliff edge watching rockfall below
Screenshot from Seeker Video called "Why Do Giant Rocks Suddenly Fall From Cliffs?" featuring Brian Collins.(Public domain.)

A video filmed in Yosemite National Park discussing rockfalls and what triggers them. Featuring USGS engineer Brian Collins and National Park geomorphologist Greg Stock.

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