Acres of farmland were flooded near Chilly Butte due to the development of new springs.

1983 Borah Peak, ID earthquake: magnitude 7.3

The warm water spring that served as the main source of water for the Will Ingram cattle ranch and for their catfish production project completely dried up during the earthquake.

1983 Borah Peak, ID earthquake: magnitude 7.3

For 24 hours new artesian springs spurted water and sediment 15 to 20 feet into the air while eroding this crater near Chilly Butte.

1983 Borah Peak, ID earthquake: magnitude 7.3

This steel-frame barn was pulled apart about 1 foot due to fissures caused by lateral spreading due to liquefaction of the soil.

1983 Borah Peak, ID earthquake: magnitude 7.3

Buried light or hollow objects often float upwards when the surrounding soil liquefies during an earthquake. The concrete box on the right, housing a well pump, rose 3 inches due to liquefaction.

1983 Borah Peak, ID earthquake: magnitude 7.3

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