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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

Trappers Loop Bend Landslides, Morgan County

Updated May 3, 2023

Two landslides occurred along and near Trappers Loop Bend (SR-167) in Morgan County. They were first reported on April 30, 2023, by KSL Chopper 5. There is one large landslide and a secondary landslide. The secondary landslide was triggered by movement at the toe of the large landslide and has internal scarps.

Landslide Type: Rotational
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Size: Three-fourths of a football field wide and long (235 by 250 feet) and an 11-foot headscarp

Special Conditions: Presence of geologic unit Norwood Tuff; Landslide toe daylighting in a flowing creek; A benched area near cattle fence was saturated and seeping water.

Damages: Cattle fencing is displaced, SR-167 is above the landslide with no damage

Status: Active, slow-moving

Check out drone footage of these landslides 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.