This satellite image shows features of a large slope failure and landslide in th

Question

This satellite image shows features of a large slope failure and landslide in the Bingham Canyon copper mine in Utah. It is the largest non-volcanic landslide recorded in North America. Features of the landslide are indicated on the image. Toward what direction did the landslide move?

Select one:

a. West (left)

b. Southeast (lower right)

c. Northeast (upper right)

d. East (right)

e. Northwest (upper left)

f. South (down)

g. Southwest (lower left)

h. North (up)

Explanation / Answer

Answer : South West direction

Since the scrap is on north and toe is to the west of the scarp, the slide might have moved in southwest direction

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