Compression of Fence, Hebgen Lake, Montana
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This snake-like fence at Culligan's ranch (about 1 km east of Red Canyon entrance and less than 20 km from the Montana epicenter) is a result of compression as soils moved downhill during the quake. Movement along a fault running through the Culligan's property damaged practically all the buildings. Image Credit: J.R. Stacy. U.S. Geological Survey August 18, 1959 Hebgen Lake USA earthquake The magnitude 7.1 earthquake killed 28 people and caused $11 million property damage. Affected area: 1,554,000 sq km Event Data:
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