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Erosion is a persistent concern on Tristan, where rockfalls and landslides are common.
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NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
The hours for Summit Road vary by season, and rockfalls or weather may close it occasionally.
—Chris Mueller, Des Moines Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Visitors should also expect winds anywhere from 20 to 40 miles per hour, which could cause trees to fall, rockfall, and other debris to obstruct roads.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
But many locals understand there’s always the looming threat of another rockfall or landslide, particularly during a rainy winter, as this one has been.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
The hours for Summit Road vary by season, and rockfalls or weather may close it occasionally.
—Chris Mueller, Des Moines Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Visitors should also expect winds anywhere from 20 to 40 miles per hour, which could cause trees to fall, rockfall, and other debris to obstruct roads.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
But many locals understand there’s always the looming threat of another rockfall or landslide, particularly during a rainy winter, as this one has been.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Rockfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rockfall. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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