14 Questions
When did the Ferguson Ridge rockslide occur?
On April 29, 2006
What is the common name for the Ferguson landslide?
Ferguson Slide
What was the duration of the rockslide at Ferguson Ridge?
3 minutes and 45 seconds
What caused the Ferguson landslide?
Resulted from the erosion dynamics of the river valley
What type of rock composed the Ferguson Slide?
slate and phyllite
What was the duration of the rockslide at Ferguson Ridge?
3 minutes and 45 seconds
What led to the closure of State Route 140 at the location of the Ferguson Slide?
the prehistoric Ferguson slide becoming active and burying the entire route
What allowed one-way traffic around the Ferguson Slide and into the park?
temporary bridges
What were the dynamics that resulted in the Ferguson Slide being a natural phenomenon?
erosion dynamics of the river valley
When did the rockslide or landslide occur at Ferguson Ridge in Mariposa County?
April 29, 2006
What type of rock is the slide composed of?
slate and phyllite
What was the duration of the rockslide or landslide at Ferguson Ridge?
3 minutes and 45 seconds
What is the commonly used name for the Ferguson landslide?
Ferguson Slide
What triggered the re-activation of an older slide at Ferguson Ridge?
an exceptionally wet spring
Test your knowledge of the Ferguson Ridge rockslide in Mariposa County with this quiz. Explore the details of the landslide, its impact, and the resulting closure of State Route 140. See how much you know about this significant geological event.
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