Rockfall Management and Predictions

The video tutorial covers a crew's efforts to safely move an 80-ton rock overhanging a hiking trail. The crew sets up airbags to control the rock's fall, discussing potential risks and making predictions about the rock's path. As the rock shifts unexpectedly, the team must act quickly to ensure a controlled drop. The rock eventually stops short of the river, and the crew celebrates their successful operation.

What is the primary danger mentioned at the beginning of the video?

• Getting tangled in ropes

• Falling into the river

• Losing equipment

• Running out of air

What is the weight of the rock being managed?

• 70 tons

• 50 tons

• 100 tons

• 80 tons

What is the crew's main task in the video?

• Building a bridge

• Inflating airbags to control a rockfall

• Clearing a hiking trail

• Repairing air hoses

Who is in charge of the airbag placement?

• Dennis

• The narrator

• Darcy Taylor

• The Old Pro

What do the crew members often do regarding the rock's landing?

• Mark it with flags

• Ignore it

• Measure its speed

• Bet on where it will land

What does the crew use to predict the rock's path?

• GPS tracking

• Air pressure readings

• Mathematical models

• Bets and guesses

What unexpected event occurs during the rockfall preparation?

• The crew runs out of air

• The airbag bursts

• The rock formation shifts

• A storm approaches

What is the crew's reaction to the rock's movement?

• They stop all operations

• They call for backup

• They calmly proceed with the plan

• They panic and run

What is the outcome of the rockfall?

• The rock breaks into pieces

• The rock stops short of the river

• The rock falls into the river

• The rock remains in place

Who wins the bet on the rock's landing?

• Darcy

• Dennis

• The narrator

• No one