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Zion National Park's Iconic Canyon Shaped By Massive Landslide Thousand Years Ago

By Jenn Loro - Jun 01, 2016 08:42 AM EDT

A University of Utah-based research published a paper revealing new insights as to how the present-day Zion National Park’s natural formation came to be. Published in GSA Today, the research asserts that a massive landslide chiseled the park’s breathtaking scenery with top speed reaching 180 to 200 miles per hour in just 20 seconds.

Indian Soldier Survived Six Days After Being Trapped In Siachen Glacier

By Jenn Loro - Feb 11, 2016 09:22 AM EST

One Indian soldier survived a punishing six-day ordeal beneath tons of heavy snow after an avalanche hit their post on Siachen glacier that killed nine fellow troopers.

Nepali Centenarian Survives Second Quake, Trapped for 7 Days in Rubble

By R. Siva Kumar - May 04, 2015 05:46 PM EDT

Though he was a centenarian, he survived being buried under the earthquake rubble for seven days.

Terrifying Avalanche Earthquake on Everest Base Camp Captured on Camera [WATCH]

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 27, 2015 07:31 PM EDT

As disaster struck Mount Everest, Jost Kobusch managed to capture a chilling video of the avalanche as his team scrambled for cover.

Avalanche in Alps Kill US Ski Team Prospects

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 05, 2015 04:15 PM EST

Tragedy in Austrian Alps left 2 young members of the U.S. ski team dead on Monday.

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