mystiqueallie t1_j1ycp6u wrote on December 28, 2022 at 8:22 AM Reply to TIL: Frank Slide, 44 MILLION tons of rock fell in one of the largest landslides in Canadian history back in 1903. It partially buried a town and killed 70-90 people. Also, a horse, Charlie. Survived for a month underground, only to die after being overfed oats and... brandy. by chrisbe2e9 It is a haunting area to drive through. Vast majority of the rock is still where it came to rest after the slide. The interpretive centre and path into and overlooking the boulders is fascinating. Permalink 5
mystiqueallie t1_j1ycp6u wrote
Reply to TIL: Frank Slide, 44 MILLION tons of rock fell in one of the largest landslides in Canadian history back in 1903. It partially buried a town and killed 70-90 people. Also, a horse, Charlie. Survived for a month underground, only to die after being overfed oats and... brandy. by chrisbe2e9
It is a haunting area to drive through. Vast majority of the rock is still where it came to rest after the slide. The interpretive centre and path into and overlooking the boulders is fascinating.