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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

Cove Canyon Landslide, Summit County

Updated May 9, 2023

A landslide occurred on a hill behind a house on Cove Canyon Drive in Park City and was first reported May 5, 2023. Several seeps and springs flow in the area and likely contributed to the cause of the landslide.

Landslide Type: Rotational
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Size: Two tennis courts wide

Special Conditions: High-flow springs in the area within the Nugget Sandstone Formation and overlaying colluvium.

Damages: Townhouse decking and hot tub damaged.

Status: Active, moving.

Check out drone footage of this landslide below!

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.