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Geological Engineering · Q41

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 41

Q41

In the case study of the Bingham Canyon Mine landslide (2013), what contributed to slope failure?

A.
Glacial erosion
B.
Jointed basalt rock
C.
Rock mass deformation and groundwater pressure
Answer
D.
Overburden collapse

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
A massive slope failure occurred due to deformation of weak rock layers and groundwater pressures, monitored through radar and tiltmeters.