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CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) -- Geologists are concerned about the danger of landslides on a mountain near Cedar City, and a 42-lot subdivision proposed for the area is on hold pending more extensive studies.
Geologists say too much weight, the saturation of soils or an earthquake could cause a catastrophic slide on Cedar Mountain.
Geologist Peter Rowley, a consultant for the Utah Geological Survey, says the shale and clay soils under the mountain could slide. Rowley says a 2-inch movement more than 100 feet below ground can cause a huge slide on the surface.
William Lund, senior geologist with the southern regional office of the Utah Geological Survey, says extensive studies of the mountain should be performed before developments get the go-ahead.
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Information from: The Salt Lake Tribune
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