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Dozens Evacuate In Washington State, Fearing Landslide

A massive crack on top of Rattlesnake Ridge in south-central Washington state has nearby residents evacuating, as geologists and government officials predict a potentially devastating landslide.
Washington's Yakima Valley is preparing for a potential landslide, as a crack in Rattlesnack Ridge grows by the day.

The first to notice the growing crack in Rattlesnake Ridge was a local pilot, back in October.

Since then, geologists have been monitoring the area in Washington state, and report that 4 million cubic

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