The Christopherson, Edmund -1974 creator text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Night the Mountain Fell: The Story of the Montana-Yellowstone Earthquake" by Edmund Christopherson is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the catastrophic earthquake that rocked the Montana-Yellowstone area on August 17, 1959, detailing the devastating effects on families, campers, and the surrounding landscape. It provides a vivid portrayal of the chaos and human experiences during and after the earthquake, highlighting both the natural disaster's power and the resilience of the affected community. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the scenic region of West Yellowstone, Montana, where vacation activities are abruptly interrupted by a powerful earthquake. The event sends massive tidal waves across Hebgen Lake and triggers a devastating landslide that engulfs part of the Rock Creek Campground, which was occupied by several families. The opening portion vividly describes the immediate chaos, as campers scramble for safety amid collapsing structures and rapidly rising waters. Key characters, including members of the Ost and Fredericks families, are introduced, showcasing their frantic efforts to survive and reunite in the turmoil, setting the stage for the unfolding drama and devastation that will be explored throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-03-27 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Earthquakes -- Montana Earthquakes -- Yellowstone National Park F721 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56850 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56850 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134318.0 56850