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Missouri Landsat State Mosaic

Detailed Description

The largest earthquake ever recorded in the continental United States occurred near New Madrid, Missouri, in 1812. The quake shook more than one million square miles and was felt as far as 1,000 miles away.

Capital Jefferson City

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 6,154,913

Number of Pixels 200,605,520

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Sources/Usage

Public Domain.