The Wasatch BIG ONE
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Around the SLC we all know that the area is due for a big ol earthquake. Wanted to open up the debate as to what would happen if you were climbing during this unfortunate event. In talking with buddies I'm gonna list my/our predictions with lil cottonwood being the baseline example. 1. Nothing happens, the granite is solid, heavy, anchored, and sits above the fault (in this scenario i imagine the rock would be hum'n like a mofo though) 2. Rocks fall off the ridge tops crushing you and any other unfortunate climber in the area. 3. Disaster style, cracks either open up or pinch down. Basically you as a climber either get squished or all your gear falls out and you fall into a gaping chimney getting mega gnarled. Im imagining school room chimney closing in and me exploding like a packet of stepped on ketchup. Would love to hear from others/experts as to what could be expected. Even better if you can break out impacts of the wasatch fault line "going" in regards to different crags/canyons. |
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My prediction? (To quote Clubber Lang) |
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yeah, but La Garita is extinct, Yellowstone is very much alive--that's the one that's going to get us. |
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Well I would predict some rock fall and a number of smashed bolts but Cali gets a pretty bumpy ride at most every crag once a decade and they haven't changed too much. |
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Ask Knuckle Buster, Old Reliable (ha!), and Catalyst.... |