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New Madrid Fault / Earthquakes
4:37 am
Sat August 27, 2011

At New Madrid fault, shaky guesses on next quake

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Credit M.L. Fuller (Image 336) / USGS
The New Madrid earthquakes broke up rock like this section of rock face, which was later filled with sand. This photo, from Mississippi County, Mo., was taken in 1904.
Credit M.L. Fuller (Image 362) / USGS
The earthquakes caused the Mississippi River to overflow its banks. The high water brought sand, which covered up several feet at the base of trees. The trees survived and grew roots into the new sand, which had been washed away by the time this picture was taken in 1904.
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By Veronique LaCapra

The magnitude-5.8 earthquake that rattled the eastern U.S. on Tuesday took everyone — even geologists — by surprise. But even when there are reasons to think an earthquake could be around the corner, scientists still can't make good predictions.

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Morning round-up
9:28 am
Tue June 7, 2011

Morning headlines: Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Credit www.USGS.gov
A light earthquake was felt this morning in St. Louis. The 4.2 magnitude temblor was centered about 14 miles east of Sullivan.
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Small Earthquake Felt in St. Louis

A light earthquake shook parts of Missouri and souther Illinois early this morning. The United States Geological Service says the 4.2 magnitude earthquake was centered about 14 miles east of Sullivan in Franklin County. Sullivan is about 50 miles southwest of St. Louis.

The earthquake, which was 3.2 miles deep hit about 3:10 a.m. The USGS says the temblor was felt as far west as Columbia, Mo., and as far east as Carbondale, Ill.

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Emergency Preparedness - Earthquakes
5:28 pm
Thu May 19, 2011

Missouri participates in national earthquake drill

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USGS 2008 earthquake hazard map showing a high risk zone along the new Madrid fault (PGA, 2% in 50 years).
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is holding drills across six states this week to see how prepared they are for a major earthquake along the New Madrid fault.

FEMA is teaming up with the military, as well as local hospitals, shelters and morgues for the simulation.

Beth Freeman is the FEMA regional administrator for Missouri and several neighboring states.

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