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Friday, August 17, 2012


Aug. 17 – On this day in Montana history in 1959 at 11:37 p.m. a “night of terror” began in the Madison River Canyon. A massive earthquake struck killing 28 campers in rock slides and resulting flooding causing more than $11 million in damage as well. It created Quake Lake which is a lasting reminder of that terrible night.

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  1. Richard GibsonAugust 17, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Oops - typo, it was 1959 not 1969...

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  2. Martha KohlAugust 20, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Thanks for catching our error. I've fixed the date in the main post for those who don't click through to the comments. Martha, for the Montana Historical Society.

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