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View of the Madison Slide on August 21, 1959 with rapidly filling Earthquake Lake

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View of the Madison Slide on August 21, 1959 with rapidly filling Earthquake Lake. Rock Creek Campground was near the flooded trees. Camping gear was left behind by survivors who sought high ground following the slide. Photo by Professor William B. Hall, Montana School of Mines Geology Department.

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