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Objects flew at us in the dark. Cupboards, pans and dishes were all over, grinding and smashing violently. A forty-gallon water tank and a large iron stove hit the floor simultaneously. The logs of the cabin squealed and groaned. Terror gripped my heart and panic seized me. Though I knew that my wife was beside me in bed, I had no idea what was happening to the children. ""My babies! My babies!"" came Gloria's cry. -Dean Roberts It was the summer of 1959 when the Roberts family decided to take their first vacation in five years. When they reached West Yellowstone, Montana, a fateful decision was made to continue on until they arrived at the majestic Madison Canyon below the Hebgen Lake Dam. A rustic cabin was rented in a peaceful and serene location along the Madison River. They went to bed dreaming of catching rainbow trout, hiking mountain trails and observing wildlife. At 11:37 pm., their dreams turned into night terrors when they were jolted awake by a 7.5 earthquake! They tried to escape. In one direction, the road was blocked by a deadly mountain slide and in the other direction, the highway had dropped into the lake. They were trapped in Earthquake canyon! Trapped in Earthquake Canyon is the true story of a family surviving the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake.

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Pat: I knew about the earthquake, but this book tells so much more than a news article ever could. The author also teaches some important facts. It is wrll worth the read. N. Roberts: Thank you so much Cynthia for writing this account of the Hebgen1959 Earthquake. It was interesting that you wrote it with the help of your Dad. It is rather chilling every time I read or hear about this Earthquake. I attended an emergency drill in my neighborhood in Farmington, Ut. yesterday morning April 14, 2018. We all had a paper on our doorstep that said we had just been through a 7+ earthquake during the night. There were a few jokes made, but you know I wasn't laughing because yes it really can happen. The information on Earthquake preparedness, what to do during and after a quake was excellent. Well worth the read! See you in Madison Canyon on the 60th anniversary of Trapped in Earthquake Canyon. Anonymous: I have visited Quake Lake and the events have always fascinated me. This account made me want to hear the others stories that are available out there.

Pat: I knew about the earthquake, but this book tells so much more than a news article ever could. The author also teaches some important facts. It is wrll worth the read. N. Roberts: Thank you so much Cynthia for writing this account of the Hebgen1959 Earthquake. It was interesting that you wrote it with the help of your Dad. It is rather chilling every time I read or hear about this Earthquake. I attended an emergency drill in my neighborhood in Farmington, Ut. yesterday morning April 14, 2018. We all had a paper on our doorstep that said we had just been through a 7] earthquake during the night. There were a few jokes made, but you know I wasn't laughing because yes it really can happen. The information on Earthquake preparedness, what to do during and after a quake was excellent. Well worth the read! See you in Madison Canyon on the 60th anniversary of Trapped in Earthquake Canyon. Anonymous: I have visited Quake Lake and the events have always fascinated me. This account made me want to hear the others stories that are available out there.

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Cynthia Roberts Brunnette is a graduate of Utah State University and lives in Kaysville, Utah. She is a freelance writer. Cynthia is married to Douglas Brunnette and is the mother of Amy Brunnette Green (Jeff), Brenden Brunnette (Emily), Maryanne Brunnette Martin (Michael) and Melinda Brunnette McGraw (Lucas). She is also the grandmother of 16 fantastic grandchildren. Willard Dean Roberts was a World War II veteran. He graduated from the University of Utah and lived in Farmington Utah before his death. Dean is the husband of Gloria F. Roberts, father of Cynthia, Nancy, Jeffrey and grandfather of six.

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