Bingham Canyon Landslide

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf landslide
gptkbp:aftermath stabilization efforts
gptkbp:causedBy heavy rainfall
gptkbp:classification complex landslide
gptkbp:community_engagement public meetings held
gptkbp:community_impact displacement of residents
gptkbp:complications no reported injuries
gptkbp:date April 10, 2013
gptkbp:depth up to 1,500 feet
gptkbp:education increased awareness in geology
gptkbp:environmental_impact disruption of local ecosystems
altered landscape features
loss of millions of dollars
gptkbp:feedback local community support initiatives
gptkbp:frequency rare but significant events
gptkbp:funding secured from government sources
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures gptkb:Copperton_Formation
conducted post-event.
used in educational settings
utilized satellite imagery
advanced sensors deployed
part_of_the_Wasatch_Range
gptkbp:historical_significance largest_landslide_in_North_America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bingham Canyon Landslide
gptkbp:impact visible from space
damaged mining operations
gptkbp:is_monitored_by US Geological Survey
gptkbp:is_studied_in investigated for future prevention
gptkbp:land_use mining operations
gptkbp:landing_gear detailed reports published
estimated at 165 million cubic yards
gptkbp:landscape long-term recovery efforts
gptkbp:location gptkb:Bingham_Canyon
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media attention
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Bingham_Canyon_Mine
gptkbp:research conducted on landslide dynamics
ongoing studies in geology
gptkbp:respondsTo evacuation of nearby areas
gptkbp:result displacement of 165 million tons of material
gptkbp:safetyFeatures increased monitoring systems
gptkbp:slopeRating improved engineering practices
conducted by experts
involves multiple scientific disciplines
challenging due to geological factors
computer models used for predictions
gptkbp:soilType clay and silt
gptkbp:speed up to 30 miles per hour
gptkbp:surrounding_area approximately 1,500 acres
gptkbp:triggerType earthquake activity
gptkbp:type rotational landslide
gptkbp:waterQuality increased due to rainfall