A timeline of earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone
Jul 21, 2016 · Detailed Description. A timeline of earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone (top) differs significantly from a typical aftershock sequence (bottom). A new study shows that earthquakes occurring today in the region are not aftershocks of the 1811-1812 earthquakes.
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.
Map New Madrid Seismic Zone | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Oct 2, 2019 · This map shows earthquakes (circles) of the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones (orange patches). Red circles indicate earthquakes that occurred from 1974 to 2002 with magnitudes larger than 2.5 located using modern instruments (University of Memphis).
Real-time Seismogram Displays - USGS Earthquake Hazards …
These seismogram displays depict ground motion recorded by seismograph stations in real-time, updated every few minutes. Each plot represents 24 hours of data from one station. Read more ».
New Madrid Seismic Zone Earthquake Hazard Article and Map - Geology.com
New Madrid earthquake map: Topographic map showing earthquakes greater than magnitude 2.5 (circles) of the central United States. Red circles are earthquakes that occurred after 1972 from the USGS Preliminary Determination of Epicenters catalog.
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) Location map of the New Madrid seismic zone (NMSZ), …
Download scientific diagram | (a) Location map of the New Madrid seismic zone (NMSZ), illustrating major faults and approximate earthquake epicenters of the 1811–1812 earthquake sequence.
Facts about the New Madrid Seismic Zone - Missouri
While not as well known for earthquakes as California or Alaska, the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ), located in southeastern Missouri, northeastern Arkansas, western Tennessee, western Kentucky and southern Illinois, is the most active seismic area in the United States, east of the Rocky Mountains.
New Madrid: Present-day Earthquakes & Faults Open - IRIS
There are four major faults in and around the Reelfoot Rift related to earthquakes in the New Madrid area. This interactive map shows where the faults are. The links above to other interactives and animations offers much detail about related features.
20 cool facts about the New Madrid Seismic Zone …
This poster summarizes a few of the more significant facts about the series of large earthquakes that struck the New Madrid seismic zone of southeastern Missouri, northeastern Arkansas, and adjacent parts of Tennessee and Kentucky from December 1811 to February 1812.