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MEDIA CONTACT

Hollie Brown
Utah Geological Survey
holliebrown@utah.gov
801-243-9466

Wade Mathews
Utah Division of Emergency Management
wmathews@utah.gov
801-834-9741

Bear River Range Landslides, Cache County

Updated May 17, 2023

Two landslides have occurred along U.S. Highway 89 in Logan Canyon in the Bear River Range, Cache County. They were reported May 3, 2023. One landslide is near Franklin Basin Road and the other near Tony Grove Road. Snowmelt is likely the cause of both landslides.

Landslide Type: Both landslides are rotational slopes.
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Size: The landslide near Franklin Basin Road is about one-half of a football field in length (80 feet) and the scarp is 20 feet high. The landslide near Tony Grove Road is also about the size of one-half of a football field in length (80 feet) and the scarp is 10 feet high.

Special Conditions: Both landslides occurred on highway roadcuts with steep slopes.

Damages: Debris covered the road and was removed by UDOT. No permanent damages occurred.

Status: Not assessed.

MEDIA CONTACT

Hollie Brown
Utah Geological Survey
holliebrown@utah.gov
801-243-9466

Wade Mathews
Utah Division of Emergency Management
wmathews@utah.gov
801-834-9741

Emergency Information and Resources

If you suspect active landslide movement, evacuate and contact your local fire, police, emergency manager, or public works department. If conditions pose an immediate threat to life or limb, call 9-1-1. Preparedness information can be found at Be Ready Utah.