On Shaky Ground: The New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812 Book

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On Shaky Ground: The New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812, Although most Americans associate earthquakes with California, the tremors that shook the Mississippi valley in southeast Missouri from December 16, 1811, through February 7, 1812, are among the most violent quakes ever to hit the North American continent, On Shaky Ground: The New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812

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On Shaky Ground: The New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812
Written by author Norma Hayes Bagnall
Published by University of Missouri Press, March 1996
Although most Americans associate earthquakes with California, the tremors that shook the Mississippi valley in southeast Missouri from December 16, 1811, through February 7, 1812, are among the most violent quakes ever to hit the North American continent
Providing eyewitness accounts from people both on the land and on the river, Bagnall captures the fears of the residents through their tales about the smells and dark vapors that filled the air, the cries of the people, the bawling of animals, and the con

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Acknowledgments
Introduction 1
1 Early History of New Madrid 5
2 The First Quakes 21
3 The Earthquake's Reach 41
4 After the Disaster 54
5 Earthquake Predictions 61
6 Preparing for an Earthquake 73
7 Toward the Twentieth Century 82
8 New Madrid Today 89
Appendix 1: Mercalli Intensity Scale 95
Appendix 2: Richter Magnitude Scale 99
For More Reading 101
For More Information 107
Index 109

Title: On Shaky Ground: The New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812

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Simplistic overview of the earthquakes, timelines, and events plus current information on area as of publication. Some interesting informational tidbits. Quick read.

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	Acknowledgments
	Introduction	1
1	Early History of New Madrid	5
2	The First Quakes	21
3	The Earthquake's Reach	41
4	After the Disaster	54
5	Earthquake Predictions	61
6	Preparing for an Earthquake	73
7	Toward the Twentieth Century	82
8	New Madrid Today	89
	Appendix 1: Mercalli Intensity Scale	95
	Appendix 2: Richter Magnitude Scale	99
	For More Reading	101
	For More Information	107
	Index	109