How an ‘ancient landslide’ keeps threatening a railroad, homes in San Clemente
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A landslip of epic proportions is threatening the San Clemente area. The landslide was originally discovered by scientists who used aerial and satellite photography to map the areas where the rock slide will occur.
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A closer look at the area where the slide will occur.
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Tucked away on a corner of a dead-end street in San Clemente is one of the few remaining homes that were not destroyed.
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The landslide is said to be about 10 miles long and 2 to 3 miles wide, but the slide will occur in a very confined area.
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A man walks his dog in the area where the slide is expected to occur.
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The San Clemente area is home to a large number of military aircraft, and some locals are worried that if the slide occurs, the aircraft could become mired in the slides.
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A sign warning residents of the potential danger of having an aircraft resting on top of the slide.
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A satellite image shows where the slide is believed to occur.
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The area around the slide is home to multiple homes.
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An aerial image of a slide in San Clemente. The area around the slide is home to a large number of military aircraft and people are now worried that if the slide occurs, the aircraft could become mired in the slides.
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People on their way to work were driving on a one lane road in the area. If the slide occurs, they would have very little room to maneuver.
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The area around the slide is home to multiple homes.
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More photos on San Clemente
A man walks his dog in front of a home in San Clemente on Monday. The area around the slide is home to a large number of military aircraft and people are now worried that if the slide occurs, the aircraft