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Karl V. Steinbrugge Collection: S1500

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Title: Red Canyon scarp Creator(s): Steinbrugge, Karl V. Date: 1959-08-29 Location: NORTH AMERICA/Hebgen Lake/United States/Montana Earthquake: Hebgen Lake, Montana earthquake, Aug. 17, 1959 Magnitude: 7.5

Description: There is evidence of 6 to 8 ft. left lateral movement, but it appears to be the result of surface movement. The offset can be seen by estimating the path location below with the position of the man standing on the path continuation on top of the scarp. (Hebgen Lake, Montana)

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