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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 […]