1. CH. 7 New Madrid Earthquake 1811-1812 Notes
How long did the Earthquake last?
What is a geologic fault? Define.
• Explain where the fault is for the N.M. quake
Where were the most severe shocks at?
What is a tremor? Define.
• How far away were they felt?
• How many tremors were recorded?
How did settlers describe the earthquake?
What is the Richter scale?
• On today’s scale where would the quake have registered?
Explain how the earthquake altered the land.
• Arkansas-
• Tennessee-
• Mississippi-