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Retaining Wall Collapses in Colorado Springs

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Date: 2015-05-26 15:07:26
Blog: GeoPrac.net
URL: http://www.geoprac.net/geonews-mainmenu-63/38-failures/1617-retaining-wall-collapses-in-colorado-springs

Summary:

A private homeowner's retaining wall experienced a major failure near Colorado Springs, causing the evacuation of several families. According to KKTV, the homeowner obtained a permit to construct a 20 foot high retaining wall, however the wall stands at 36 feet high. As of Memorial Day, the three evacuated families have been allowed to return to their homes. The wall has now "completely fallen down." The original failure occurred after a period of heavy rain in the region. [Source: Read more at KKTV.com (Colorado Springs) via USGS Landslide Events. Image: CBS] Video

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LocationCountryLatitudeLongitude
Colorado SpringsUS38.8674-104.761

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CBS, Colorado Springs, evacuation, families, feet, foot, frontpage, heavy rain, high retaining wall, homeowner, homes, Image, KKTV, major failure, Memorial, original failure, period, permit, region, USGS Landslide Events, Video, Wall Collapses

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