New Madrid Earthquake of 1811-1812

Question 1

A

Answer 1

One of the most destructive earthquakes in U.S. history.

Question 2

B

Answer 2

Few deaths due to few settlements at the time.

Question 3

C

Answer 3

This huge earthquake, really a series of quakes, which affected the whole Mississippi Valley in 1811-12 was centered near the small Missouri community of New Madrid.

Question 4

D

Answer 4

New Madrid Fault-a major geologic formation where the earth’s plates come together; located in Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri.