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The New Madrid Seismic Zone is made up of reactivated faults that formed when North America began to split or rift apart during the breakup of the supercontinent Rodinia in the Neoproterozoic Era (about 750 million years ago).
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What name is the fault line that runs through southern Indiana?
New Madrid Fault line
What is a famous fault not including the Denali fault San Andreas fault and the New Madrid fault?
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge or the Marianas Trench.
Did an earthquake cause Samoa's tsunami?
No because the New Madrid quakes occurred far inland, so therefore no tsunami was generated by the plate tectonics under a large body of water as is the mechanism for most earthquake-generated tsunamis. However, the New Madrid fault earthquake did cause the Mississippi river to flow backwards.
Is a major earthquake in Indiana a possibility?
Indiana and a number of neighboring states experience earthquakes, which in modern times have been small and nondestructive. It is unusual to have a major fault in the middle of a continent, but that does exist in this region.Southern Indiana is close to the New Madrid fault. New Madrid, now in Missouri, was the location of the New Madrid earthquakes, 1811-1812, which historical accounts suggest were the largest ever recorded in the eastern US and possibly the largest in North America. The fault is now well mapped and the active area includes several neighboring states and much of Indiana.
Where is the New Madrid Memorial Library in New Madrid located?
The address of the New Madrid Memorial Library is: 431 Mill Street, New Madrid, 63869 1948
What major fault line is in Missouri?
The New Madrid Fault Line is a major fault line located in Missouri. It is known for producing some of the largest earthquakes in the central United States.
Where is the new Madrid fault?
New Madrid, Missouri
Where is the new Madrid fault located?
New Madrid, MO
What was The New Madrid fault system?
The New Madrid Fault System has also been called the New Madrid Fault Line and also the New Madrid Seismic Zone. It is an abundant source of intraplate earthquakes in the southern and Midwestern states.
What is the fault near St. Louis?
The New Madrid Fault.
What is the name of the Mississippi fault line?
The New Madrid Fault Line is a seismic zone that extends through several states, including Mississippi.
What largest major city closest to the new Madrid fault is?
The largest major city closest to the New Madrid Fault is Memphis, Tennessee. It is located approximately 100 miles southwest of the fault line.
What tectonic plate is the new Madrid fault associated with?
The New Madrid Seismic zone is in the middle of the North American Plate.
What name is the fault line that runs through southern Indiana?
New Madrid Fault line
What is a famous fault not including the Denali fault San Andreas fault and the New Madrid fault?
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge or the Marianas Trench.
What is the name of the fault Tennessee sits on?
The New Madrid Fault Line includes part of west Tennessee.
What is the longitude latitude of the New Madrid fault line?
36.5824° N, 89.5880° W New Madrid Seismic Zone, Coordinates
