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Description Catastrophic 1248 Landslide

The 1248 Landslide was one of the biggest and deadliest landslides in Europe.

In the year 1248, between November 24–25, a mass of limestone resting on marls slid into the valley, causing a massive landslide that destroyed many villages and caused over a thousand casualties, although the numbers are still debated.This event created the sheer 700 m north face of the mountain.
It stopped just before the church of Myans where a few other "miracles" have been documented since then.

Five villages were partly or completely destroyed by the avalanch.
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ancoben [2020-10-03 16:26:48 +0000 UTC]

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thewolfcreek [2020-07-31 06:32:54 +0000 UTC]

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AstrumAura [2020-07-26 21:27:18 +0000 UTC]

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organicvision In reply to AstrumAura [2020-07-30 15:32:04 +0000 UTC]

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AstrumAura In reply to organicvision [2020-07-31 10:09:38 +0000 UTC]

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caddman [2020-06-16 22:14:07 +0000 UTC]

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organicvision In reply to caddman [2020-06-18 05:44:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Skot. I appreciate that.

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caddman In reply to organicvision [2020-06-21 21:07:20 +0000 UTC]

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Adeu [2020-06-16 21:11:38 +0000 UTC]

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organicvision In reply to Adeu [2020-06-16 21:36:59 +0000 UTC]

Both could be considered as landmarks but the Granier is 700 m from top to bottom, one of the highest in Europe.

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edinabaltas [2020-06-15 19:22:40 +0000 UTC]

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organicvision In reply to edinabaltas [2020-06-16 07:43:54 +0000 UTC]

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mantisngo2468 [2020-06-15 00:54:17 +0000 UTC]

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organicvision In reply to mantisngo2468 [2020-06-19 23:22:32 +0000 UTC]

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Arte-de-Junqueiro [2020-06-14 08:24:22 +0000 UTC]

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organicvision In reply to Arte-de-Junqueiro [2020-06-14 08:57:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Mel! A little haze can soften things up

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Arrheikin [2020-06-14 07:12:47 +0000 UTC]

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organicvision In reply to Arrheikin [2020-06-14 08:53:06 +0000 UTC]

What else my friend?

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Spiritofdarkness [2020-06-14 06:28:55 +0000 UTC]

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organicvision In reply to Spiritofdarkness [2020-06-14 08:55:42 +0000 UTC]

A mixture of sun and haze, thanks

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Spiritofdarkness In reply to organicvision [2020-06-14 08:57:08 +0000 UTC]

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