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Ancient Slide Risk: $100M Barrier's Limit
Published 5 days, 14 hours ago
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In 1990, a buried forest unveiled an ancient landslide on Mount Garibaldi, leading to the construction of a $100 million barrier, eight stories high, to prevent massive debris flows. Despite this, concerns remain about the barriers ability to handle the worst-case scenario, as the Squamish Nation, who have long known the risks, face the challenge of balancing development with natures threats.
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