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Earthquakes in the Central Virginia Seismic Zone Information Booth

By Florence Bascom Geoscience Center
Researchers Spears staff an “Earthquakes in the Central Virginia Seismic Zone” information booth
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USGS Research Geologists Mark Carter and Wright Horton (right to left) and Virginia State Geologist David Spears staff an “Earthquakes in the Central Virginia Seismic Zone” information booth at the dedication ceremony for the newly constructed Louisa County, Virginia High School on 9 August 2015.  The old high school building was damaged beyond repair during the 2011 M5.8 earthquake and had to be razed (USGS Photo). 

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