Log of an exploratory trench in the New Madrid seismic zone near Blytheville, Arkansas
Miscellaneous Field Studies Map
1858
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Abstract
During the winter of 1811-12, at least three major earthquakes having estimated magnitudes of MS 8.3-8.8 (Nuttli and Herrmann, 1984) struck the area near New Madrid, Mo. Since the 1811-12 series of earthquakes, 20 damaging earthquakes have occurred in the area (Nuttli, 1982), making the New Madrid seismic zone (fig. 1) the most seismically active area in the Eastern United States (Hadley and Devine, 1974). The zone, extending from about lat 35° to 37° N., approximately parallels the Mississippi River and encompasses an area roughly 50 km wide (Nuttli, 1979).
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Log of an exploratory trench in the New Madrid seismic zone near Blytheville, Arkansas |
| Series title | Miscellaneous Field Studies Map |
| Series number | 1858 |
| DOI | 10.3133/mf1858 |
| Year Published | 1986 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Description | 53.88 x 40.29 inches |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| City | Blytheville |
| Scale | 0 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |