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Landslide into lake sends flood to other side

A landslide into Lake Roosevelt southwest of the town of Kettle Falls cascaded several tons of sediment into the lake over the weekend, and the National Parks Service is urging caution in the area due to ongoing instability.

The slide cascaded several tons of sediment into the lake from the west, dislodging trees and causing shoreline damage up and downstream. Its sheer force caused waves to cross...

 
 

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