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Earthquake May Have Triggered Palisade Rockslide
07/09/09 - 10:55 PM
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click for larger image Palisade, Colo.

An earthquake hits the Grand Valley, and possibly triggers a second rockslide in as many days. Palisade residents Michael and Cirrue Horn say a thunderous crashing sound woke them up around 5:45 Thursday morning.

The first rockslide took place near the trailhead for the Mount Garfield trail. The earthquake took place six miles south of Palisade. U.S. Geological Survey reports the earthquake was a 2.6 magnitude event. The last earthquake to hit the Western Slope was near Gypsum on May 1, measuring 3.0. Palisade residents say they were startled after they felt their homes shake.

The Horns watched from their porch as the rocks fell from the cliffs. Michael Horn says it was a sight to see and one to remember.

Officials say no one was hurt and there was no reported damage to the area, but the dust that covered I-70 caused the biggest concern for drivers.

The Colorado Department of Transportation says large rockslides like this are rare, but drivers and hikers should be careful around the cliffs. The rocks could continue to fall down and bounce. Always be aware of your surroundings.

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nuts, time to move.

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  07/10  at  04:28 PM

The Grand Mesa is an “extinct” volcano, could that be an early symptom of wakeing up?

Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  on  07/10  at  07:40 AM
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