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New Madrid Seismic Zone

By Earthquake Hazards Program
Earthquake chronology for New Madrid seismic zone
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Detailed Description

Earthquake chronology for New Madrid seismic zone from dating and correlation of liquefaction features at sites (listed at top) along NE-SW transect. Some sites show age estimates for more than one feature related to different events (e.g., Eaker 2 and L2). Inferred timing of events is shown with colored bands.

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Public Domain.