Frank Slide Alberta

[Sputnik28]

The Frank Slide was a rockslide that buried part of the mining town of Frank April 29, 1903. Over 82 million tonnes (90 million tons) of limestone rock slid down Turtle Mountain within 100 seconds, obliterating the eastern edge.It was one of the largest landslides in Canadian history and remains the deadliest, as between 70 and 90 of the town's residents were killed, most of whom remain buried in the rubble.

This is the video I took of the area.

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[Mike103]

The Frank Slide was a rockslide that buried part of the mining town of Frank April 29, 1903. Over 82 million tonnes (90 million tons) of limestone rock slid down Turtle Mountain within 100 seconds, obliterating the eastern edge.It was one of the largest landslides in Canadian history and remains the deadliest, as between 70 and 90 of the town's residents were killed, most of whom remain buried in the rubble.

This is the video I took of the area.

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Sad story, but great video. Spectacular scenery.