Summary
A report on consecutive massive rockfalls at El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Highlights
Initial Rockfall and Casualties00:00:00
A major rockfall at El Capitan resulted in the death of a British climber and left his wife injured just one day prior to a second, larger event.
The Second Rockfall Incident00:00:12
A second, larger rockfall occurred in the same location, causing widespread dust and injury to a motorist whose vehicle was struck by debris.
Geological Context00:00:45
Geologists explain that rockfalls are a natural and frequent erosional process in Yosemite, with approximately 80 such events occurring annually.