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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

Cedar Highlands Landslide, Iron County

Updated June 6, 2023

A landslide on High Mountain View Circle in the Cedar Highlands area in Cedar City has been known for about two decades and has continued to periodically increase in size during high-snowpack years. It began to form shortly after completion of a home and septic system at the top of the slope in the early 2000s, and is still active today.

Landslide Type: Rotational
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Size: 100 feet wide and 250 feet long

Special Conditions: The landslide is underlain by the weak Cedar Mountain Formation and older landslide deposits.

Damages: Fresh tension cracks have formed below the main scarp, but no buildings have been damaged.

Status: Active

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.