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What happened when 110 million tons of rock hit Frank in 90 seconds

In April 1903, part of Turtle Mountain collapsed, sending an estimated 110 million tons of rock crashing down on the town of Frank, Alberta. The slide lasted less than two minutes but buried homes, ...
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Falling rocks hit hikers on a trail in Canada's Banff National Park, killing 1 and injuring 3

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Falling rocks struck people on a hiking trail in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, killing one and injuring three others Thursday. Rescuers had rushed to the park in ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Canadian rescuers rush to a remote part of Banff park following reports that a rock slide hit hikers

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Rescue crews, police and paramedics rushed to the remote Canadian Rocky Mountain region of Banff National Park late Thursday after receiving reports that a group of hikers were ...
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Two dead in Banff National Park rock slide, RCMP confirm

CALGARY (CTV Network) — Two people have died at the scene of a rock slide in Banff National Park, RCMP confirmed. Parks Canada and RCMP issued a joint statement Friday, saying a second body was ...