Causing the landslide and lake creation

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In 1959, a large 7.3 magnitude earthquake occurred just outside the western boundary of Yellowstone. The earthquake triggered a large landslide within Madison Canyon and dammed the Madison River. As water backed up behind this dam, Earthquake Lake was formed. Go to 44 50 7.16N 111 25 15.46W and zoom to an eye altitude of ~20,000. This is Earthquake Lake. See if you can locate where the landslide occurred. What other impact did this earthquake have, other than causing the landslide and lake creation?

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