Earthquake triggered avalanche
Detailed Description
At many places along the mountain front bordering Turnagain Arm, earthquake triggered avalanches buried the Seward Highway and the main line of The Alaska Railroad. In this slide the railroad is on top of the embankment at the foot of the mountain; "the highway is at the foot of the embankment, at the edge of the mud flats.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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