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Prehistoric Landslide was the Largest on Earth

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http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articl...-earth.htm

EXCERPT: A catastrophic landslide that occurred 21 million years ago may be the largest to have ever occurred on Earth's surface. Scientists have discovered the remains of the Markagunt gravity slide, which was the size of three Ohio counties.

Geologists have known about smaller portions of the Markagunt slide for years. Yet recent mapping techniques have finally shown its full extent. Now, researchers have announced that this landslide was far, far larger than previously expected.

The landslide itself occurred in an area between what is now Bryce Canyon National Park and the town of Beaver, Utah. It covered a staggering 1,300 square miles, and was probably far larger than the Heart Mountain slide....
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