The New Madrid Seismic Zone | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Learn about the history, geology, and hazards of the New Madrid seismic zone, the most seismically active area east of the Rocky Mountains. See maps, images, and accounts of the 1811-1812 earthquakes that caused liquefaction, landslides, and river reversal.
New Madrid seismic zone - Wikipedia
The New Madrid seismic zone (NMSZ), sometimes called the New Madrid fault line (or fault zone or fault system), is a major seismic zone and a prolific source of intraplate earthquakes (earthquakes within a tectonic plate) in the Southern and Midwestern United States, stretching to the southwest from New Madrid, Missouri.
Computer Simulation of a Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake in the New Madrid …
Watch an animation of a magnitude 7.7 strike-slip earthquake on the southern section of the New Madrid seismic zone, based on a detailed geologic model of the central U.S. See how the Reelfoot rift and the Mississippi embayment affect the …
New Madrid Seismic Zone Earthquake Hazard Article and Map - Geology.com
The New Madrid seismic zone is a source of major earthquakes in the central United States, including the 1811-12 sequence that shook the Mississippi Valley. Learn about the geologic record, continuing seismic activity, and earthquake hazard in the region.
8.4 earthquake at New Madrid fault won't hit St. Louis soon - ksdk.com
Jul 25, 2024 · Social media videos claim a 8.4 earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone will split the country in half and cause massive damage. Learn why these predictions are false and what seismologists...
Facts about the New Madrid Seismic Zone - Missouri
The New Madrid Seismic Zone is the most active seismic area in the eastern U.S., with a history of major earthquakes in 1811-1812 and 1843. Learn about the fault system, the seismic hazard analysis, the geographic impact and the damages caused by earthquakes in this region.
New Madrid Seismic Zone - Encyclopedia Britannica
The New Madrid Seismic Zone is a region of deep-seated faults in the central U.S. that caused the largest earthquakes in American history in 1811–12. Learn about the causes, effects, and history of this geological feature and its relation to plate tectonics.
Earthquake Hazards near the New Madrid Fault Zone
Learn about the history, geology, and risks of earthquakes in the central and eastern US, where the New Madrid fault zone (NMFZ) is a long-established weakness in the Earth’s crust. See maps, facts, and resources on how to prepare and mitigate the effects of large earthquakes in the NMFZ.
1811-1812 New Madrid, Missouri Earthquakes | U.S. Geological …
Oct 2, 2019 · Learn about the three large earthquakes that occurred in 1811-1812 in the New Madrid seismic zone, and their aftershocks and historical effects. See maps, eyewitness accounts, and scientific reports from the USGS.
Summary of 1811-1812 New Madrid Earthquakes Sequence
Learn about the three large earthquakes that occurred in Missouri and neighboring states in 1811-1812, and their effects on the land, water, and people. Find out how these events compare to the 2014 USGS National Seismic Hazard Map and the 2019 USGS report on …