Landslides

Three landslides occurred right next to each other along Route 2 during Tropical Storm Irene. Apparently very close to each other in time as well. The story goes that a motorist driving along the road at the time found his path blocked by one of the slides. Before he could turn around and head back, another slide happened, trapping his car between them.

Landslides Route 2 aerial view

A close look at this image will reveal three landslides, quite close to one another, in the shadow of the slope leading down to Route 2 in Charlemont, MA. The largest is on the left, smallest in the middle.

eastern slide

This is the easternmost of the 3 slides. Top photo was taken from Route 2, May 9, 2015 - nearly 4 years after the event. 

Middle photo taken Fall 2015.

Bottom photo taken from near the top of the landslide, Fall 2015.

eastern slide

This is the easternmost of the 3 slides. Top photo was taken from Route 2, May 9, 2015 - nearly 4 years after the event. 

Middle photo taken Fall 2015.

Bottom photo taken from near the top of the landslide, Fall 2015.

eastern slide

This is the easternmost of the 3 slides. Top photo was taken from Route 2, May 9, 2015 - nearly 4 years after the event. 

Middle photo taken Fall 2015.

Bottom photo taken from near the top of the landslide, Fall 2015.

Landslide Route 2 - middle

This is the middle, and smallest of 3 landslides within a few yards of each other along Route 2 in Charlemont. The photo is  taken from Route 2, with the Cold River behind the photographer.

Landslide Route 2 - western

This is the westernmost of three landslides that occurred within a few yards of one another, apparently on the same day during Tropical Storm Irene, August 28, 2011.