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Earthquake Lake and the Madison slide

Detailed Description

Earthquake Lake, which formed when the Madison River was blocked by a landslide that occurred as a consequence of the Hebgen Lake earthquake in 1959.  The lake inundated existing forest, now marked by standing dead trees in the lake water. The landslide scar is visible on the side of the mountain at the far end of the lake. USGS photo by Mike Poland, June 27, 2023.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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