Reflecting On The 1812 New Madrid Earthquake: Assessing Missouri’s Future Seismic Risks
On February 7, 1812, the central United States experienced one of its most significant seismic events: a magnitude 7.5 earthquake centered near New Madrid, Missouri. This quake was the third in a series that began in December 1811, collectively known as the New Madrid earthquakes. These tremors were so powerful that they altered the landscape, … Read more