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Rockslide of April 1, 2000

The rockslide began about 2,000 feet above the valley floor southwest of Half Dome and the Diving Board ridge. Boulders slid and rolled down the slope, and eventually free-fell onto the talus slopes below. The author was in Stoneman Meadow when the slide began. An investigation of the trail and road near Happy Isles revealed that no rocks made it to the valley floor.

The following picture was taken about 20 minutes after the slide took place.