on 26th November 2018, a large portion of Castle rock in Thirlmere collapsed, taking 500 tonnes of rock down the fellside. A crack had been growing in

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on 26th November 2018, a large portion of Castle rock in Thirlmere collapsed, taking 500 tonnes of rock down the fellside. A crack had been growing in the crag for over ten years. Lake District, UK.

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