The Night The Mountain Fell: The Story Of The Montana Yellowstone Earthquake is a non-fiction book written by Edmund Christopherson. The book tells the true story of the devastating earthquake that struck the Montana Yellowstone region in 1959. The author provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the earthquake, the earthquake itself, and the aftermath.The book begins with a brief history of the region and the geological forces that led to the creation of the Yellowstone Caldera. The author then introduces the ...
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The Night The Mountain Fell: The Story Of The Montana Yellowstone Earthquake is a non-fiction book written by Edmund Christopherson. The book tells the true story of the devastating earthquake that struck the Montana Yellowstone region in 1959. The author provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the earthquake, the earthquake itself, and the aftermath.The book begins with a brief history of the region and the geological forces that led to the creation of the Yellowstone Caldera. The author then introduces the key players in the story, including the scientists who monitored the region for signs of seismic activity, the park rangers who responded to the disaster, and the survivors who lived through the earthquake.The earthquake itself is described in vivid detail, with the author using eyewitness accounts and scientific data to paint a picture of the chaos and destruction that ensued. The book also explores the impact of the earthquake on the surrounding communities, including the loss of life and property damage.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the bravery and resilience of the people who lived through the earthquake. He also explores the scientific and technological advancements that have been made since the disaster, including improved earthquake monitoring and warning systems.Overall, The Night The Mountain Fell: The Story Of The Montana Yellowstone Earthquake is a gripping and informative account of a natural disaster that had a profound impact on the region and its people.This is a new release of the original 1962 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Illustrated by Averill, elwood cover art. Very Good. 6x9" VERY GOOD Condition PAPERBACK; Black spine titles on white spine strip. red cover titles on yellow disaster scene..; Photographs, drawings; 88+pg pages; Fold Out map back cover...cover shows auto under yellow rubble.
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Photos, maps. VG PB. At 11: 37pm on Monday, August 17, 1959, one of the severest earthquakes recorded on the N. American continent shook Montana. It sent gigantic tidal waves surging down the 7-mile length of Hebgen Lake, throwing an enormous quantity of water over the top of the Dam, a wall 20 ft high swept down the narrow Madison Canyon full of campers and vacationers.
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Illustrated by Averill, Elwood. Fine. Book appears as new with fold out map on back cover. Price sticker on back cover.; Drawings and maps; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 88 pages.
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Good. Good condition. (Earthquakes, Montana, Yellowstone National Park) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. (united states history, natural disasters, yellowstone) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.