Computer Simulation of a Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake in the New Madrid …
This animation shows the simulated ground motion of the Earth’s surface that could occur in the central U.S. region for a magnitude 7.7 strike-slip earthquake on the southern section of the New Madrid seismic zone.
8.4 earthquake at New Madrid fault won't hit St. Louis soon - ksdk.com
Jul 25, 2024 · Missouri's New Madrid Seismic Zone is in the news after the National Guard held drills in downtown St. Louis about a potential magnitude 8.4 earthquake. Here's why.
When will the next big earthquake strike the Mid-South?
5 days ago · MEMPHIS, Tenn. - People living in the Mid-South have wondered for years when the “Big One” would hit based on our proximity to the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ).
Getting ready for the next 'big' quake in Missouri's New Madrid …
Feb 1, 2023 · There are hundreds of minor earthquakes each year in Missouri's New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ), but most of them are too small for people living in the area to feel.
The New Madrid Seismic Zone | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
A series of earthquakes hit the New Madrid seismic zone of southeastern Missouri, northeastern Arkansas, and adjacent parts of Tennessee and Kentucky, in December 1811 to February 1812. Three earthquakes had a magnitude of 7.0 or greater.
A New Madrid Seismic Zone Fault System Model From Relative …
Sep 29, 2022 · A refined fault model is determined for the active New Madrid seismic zone using earthquakes that occurred from 2000 to 2019. The seismic zone is located in the central United States and poses a hazard to critical infrastructure and numerous population centers.
The New Madrid Earthquake Scenario - ArcGIS
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake will cause a massive displacement of households in the NMSZ. The HAZUS methodology calculates displaced and shelter-seeking populations based on damage to residential structures, and severe and long-term damage to …
New Madrid Seismic Zone Catastrophic Planning Project - CUSEC
According to current scientific understanding, the New Madrid Seismic Zone is capable of producing damaging earthquakes at any time. The earthquakes of 1811-12 were estimated to be between a M7.0-8.0 and occurred in an area that was sparsely populated.
Could an earthquake happen in Missouri? What scientists say
Jul 18, 2024 · Researchers say you can’t predict when an earthquake is coming, but they have estimations on the damage an earthquake could do in the New Madrid seismic zone.
Earthquake Hazards near the New Madrid Fault Zone
The New Madrid fault zone (NMFZ) is a long-established weakness in the Earth’s crust in the central and eastern US where earthquakes have occurred for hundreds of millions of years.