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<br />,~, 34-' <br /> <br />pollution hazard, involving inadequate natural leaching fields and pos- <br /> <br />sible contamination of shallow ground water, and waters of the Crystal <br /> <br />River. We strongly recommend that the area receive careful study to <br /> <br />determine the feasibility of septic tank systems, and the proper density <br /> <br />for such uni ts . <br /> <br />Conclusion <br /> <br />In most areas, the normal geologic processes of erosion, and mass <br /> <br />downhill movement of surficial materials occurs quite slowly in terms <br /> <br />of calendar years. However, the Marble area is quite different; rapid <br /> <br />erosion, mudflows, landslides, and flooding present extreme problems. <br /> <br />It should be remembered that such normal geologic processes become <br /> <br />"geologic hazards" only when they interact with man and his works. <br /> <br />History of Marble is replete with examples of man's frustration in the <br /> <br />struggle with natural processes of the environment. As this area faces <br /> <br />increasing pressure for development as a residential and recreational <br /> <br />center, it would be well to remember past history, and to recognize the <br /> <br />geologic capability of the land in arriving at land use decisions in the <br /> <br />private sector as well as at all levels of government. <br />