Missouri, notably a part of the New Madrid Seismic Zone, is no stranger to the potential risks posed by earthquakes. This area has a storied history of seismic activity, with significant quakes reported as early as the early 1800s. The infamous 1811-1812 earthquakes were among the strongest ever recorded in the continental United States, with […]
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New Madrid Quake Prep: Strap Water Heaters & Secure Heavy Furniture
The New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) is a major source of earthquake activity, sprawling across the central United States, approximating along the Mississippi River Valley. This region, encompassing parts of Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois, is noteworthy for its historical seismic activity, including a series of massive quakes from 1811 to 1812. These […]