Forensic Analysis of the May 2014 West Salt Creek Rock Avalanche in Western Colorado

Jeffrey A. Coe1, Rex L Baum2, Kate Allstadt3, Bernard F. Kochevar4, Robert G. Schmitt2, Matthew L. Morgan5, Jon L. White5, Benjamin T. Stratton6, Timothy A. Hayashi4 and Jason W Kean7, (1)USGS, Geologic Hazards Science Center, Golden, CO, United States, (2)U.S. Geological Survey, Denver, CO, United States, (3)U.S. Geological Survey, Geologic Hazards Science Center, Golden, United States, (4)Mesa County, Department of Public Works, Grand Junction, CO, United States, (5)Colorado Geological Survey, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, United States, (6)US Forest Service, Gunnison District Office, Gunnison, CO, United States, (7)U.S. Geological Survey, Landslide Hazards Program, Golden, CO, United States