What Type of Slope Failure Has Occurred in the Slumgullion

question 17

Multiple Choice

What type of slope failure has occurred in the Slumgullion area of Colorado?

• A)A huge rock fall that formed Colorado's second largest lake
• B)A debris flow that came down Big Thompson Canyon
• C)A debris avalanche that raced downhill at breathtaking speeds
• D)A slow-moving earth flow

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