new madrid fault

• Question:-What are the chance of a New Madrid fault line earthquake?
  Do you think there is a chance that a earthquake could hit the New Madrid Fault Line soon? I'm no geologist but it seems like something is getting ready to happen in that area with the dead birds now the flooding.
  
  Answer:-surface conditions such as rain and temperature do not affect earthquakes 10's to 100's of kilometers below the surface.
  
  However, tidal forces from the Sun and Moon can. Changes in rotational patterns. Other earthquakes. Anything that would change the stresses and forces.
  
  There is always a possibility for an old fault line to become active again, and to generate new fault lines.
  
  One would need to study the movement and stress patterns in the area to give a more accurate answer
  
  Also, there is a relationship between the type and size of fault and its strength
  
  Japan and Alaska have convergent plates and subduction causing potentially large quakes
  
  The Dead Sea and East Africa are on Divergent plate boundaries causing potentially small quakes
  
  The San Andreas is on a Translational plate boundary - sideways motion. -> medium sized quakes
  
  New Madrid is in the middle of the North American plate in a non-active to divergent plate boundary scenario. Quakes here would not be very strong or very often compared to Japan, alaska or California
• Question:-What type of fault is the New Madrid Fault?
  We are learning about the New Madrid Fault, I live about 20 miles south of New Madrid, Missouri, as a project we are to find what kind of fault the New Madrid Fault is (thrust,lateral,reverse, or normal). Also, could you tell me your source, correct answer with source will receive an automatic ten points.
  
  Answer:-The New Madrid fault system contains two types of faults, a strike slip segment oriented to the northeast, running from Marked Tree, AR to Caruthersville, MO, and a northwest trending reverse fault that rests below the New Madrid region. Material on the northwest side of the strike-slip fault moves northeast, and up the ramp.
• Question:-What type of boundry is the new madrid fault?
  i'm doing a project for school. isnt the new madrid fault a transform boundry?
  
  Answer:-No, it's an interplate seismic zone. So it's like the Hawaiian hot spot in the middle of the Pacific Plate.
• Question:-Is it possible that the earthquake today in Illinois could set off the new madrid fault?
  I know they said it was a different fault but people along the new madrid fault have said for years that we are past due for "the big one". so can an earthquake in one place cause and earthquake on a nearby fault?
  
  Answer:-it is possable. earthquakes arent predictable
  
  look here for a weird fact about the earthquake today
  http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=At3Kr6gVUiwoVomG_0X3qRHsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080418203557AA2TrhS
• Question:-Could there be a New Madrid fault line earthquake?
  How likely is a New Madrid Fault Line earthquake? With the dead birds and flooding in that area.
  
  Answer:-Dead birds have nothing to do with earthquakes. It could happen any day, but the odds of it happening any time soon are very remote.
  
  I live in So Cal and we are far more likely to get a big shake, but I don't let it bother me. For teh New Madrid, it is more likely that it will happen to your kid's kid's kid's kid's kid's kids. Or even further away than that.
• Question:-Is BP responsible for the recent tectonic activity along the New Madrid fault?
  What in the world is happening in the middle of the United States right now? Thousands of birds are falling dead from the skies, tens of thousands of fish are washing up on shore dead, earthquakes are popping up in weird and unexpected places and people are starting to get really freaked out about all of this.
  
  Well, one theory is that the New Madrid fault zone is coming to life. The New Madrid fault zone is six times bigger than the San Andreas fault zone in California and it covers portions of Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi. The biggest earthquakes in the history of the United States were caused by the New Madrid fault. Now there are fears that the New Madrid fault zone could be coming to life again, and if a "killer earthquake" does strike it could change all of our lives forever.
  
  Jack M. Reed, a retired Texaco geologist-geophysicist, has been carefully studying the geology of the Gulf of Mexico for over 40 years. Reed is convinced that the Gulf of Mexico is currently tectonically active, and that the Gulf of Mexico is the source for most seismic activity along the New Madrid fault.
  
  One interesting theory is that the "oil volcano" unleashed by the BP oil spill in 2010 may have sparked renewed seismic activity in that part of the world.
  According to Reed,...
  "This entire zone through the United States is suffering some type of tectonic activity that I believe is tied to the deeply buried tectonics in the Gulf of Mexico."
  http://www.aapg.org/explorer/2002/11nov/rift_zone.cfm
  
  So did BP disturb those "deeply buried tectonics" by drilling such a deep well and unleashing all that oil that flowed into the Gulf of Mexico?
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wVYS5Be-vg&feature=player_embedded
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0tVbjrbkp8&feature=player_embedded
  EDIT: Teekno,...what are you talking about?
  Have hundreds of birds been falling from the sky and THOUSANDS of fish been washing ashore DEAD for 1000's of years?
  
  REALLY?
  
  Huh!
  
  Answer:-I don't know, it needs more investigation. Of course the Righties will poo-poo it and call it a waste of money.
  
  Somebody need to get it through their heads money won't matter when the planet dies.
• Question:-Regarding recent EQ activity in California and New Madrid fault zones?
  I have noticed a lot of EQ activity in California, usually up to 4.2 or so. It's all over the state (Northern, Central, and Southern).
  
  Also noticed activity in the New Madrid seismic region in the midwest, though on a much smaller scale, 1s and 2s on the richter.
  
  Do these mean that a larger quake is coming in the relatively near future? I know New Madrid is pretty close to due for a quake.
  For the record, since someone brought it up, I do NOT live in either region. I am just seismically curious.
  
  Answer:-I don't know if that fault is due for a big one like the San Andreas fault is.
  Because a fault is recently active doesn't mean a BIG ONE is coming for that fault. The small quakes could just be a release of pressure on the fault and a larger one would not be needed.
  On the other hand these small quakes could be small slips adding pressure or getting closer to a larger slip or break on the fault. This is something we can't be sure of.
  
  Also these small quakes on the New Madrid fault could also be effecting other faults by adding pressure or movement which could lead to quakes on these faults.
• Question:-When do you think the New Madrid Fault will cause a devastating Earthquake?
  I live in Southwest Missouri, but I'm originally from Southeast Missouri. With all these big Earthquakes in Chile and Haiti there's been a lot of talk around here that the New Madrid could be next. I know it's been predicted for many years now that it could happen anytime. When do you think it will happen? How bad do you think it will be?
  
  Answer:-I live in Middle Tennessee, and the New Madrid fault has been one of my worst fears for a long time. I thought Middle TN would be far enough away, at first, to avoid serious damage. But after hearing that the earthquakes in 1811 and 1812 rang churchbells in boston, cracked sidewalks in Washington DC, and made the Mississippi flow backwards for a little while that kind of scared me.
  
  I have done a lot of reading, and surprisingly the shockingly high (or so it seems) number of earthquakes we have been having is normal! Heck, with one hitting Turkey just this morning I might be suspicious, but here is a link to a USGS question... I would also suggest checking out the link provided in their answer to help put things into perspective:
  
  http://www.usgs.gov/faq/faq.asp?id=153&category_id=10
  
  Something else that might make you feel better... In 2009 experts have been saying that they think the fault is dying, or shutting down. It doesn't really compare to active faults out there today, plus they think the small earthquakes we have today are still aftershocks from the 3 really really big ones almost 200 years ago. You can get more info by clicking this link:
  
  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090313145956.htm
  
  Hope this makes you feel better. If you still want to play it safe (which you should) there are a few links on USGS all about earthquake safety and how to prepare. Remember to have an evacuation plan ready with your WHOLE family and a survival kit in your home... Also ...Look into earthquake insurance! ;)
  
  -VM-
• Question:-How could new madrid fault created?
  is it created by the new madrid earthquake that happened about 200 years ago or is it because of something else? what is the impact of the new madrid earthquake?
  
  Answer:-The New Madrid earthquake occurred because it is the boundary between two tectonic plates (or more likely a large crack or fault in the N America plate). It probably was there long before the earthquake 200+ years ago. All earthquake faults are areas where there are cracks between two huge pieces of the earth's crust or, at least, two very substantial bodies of rock.
  
  If there was another earthquake the size of the one 200 years ago, it would be pretty bad for St Louis and all the small cities and towns in that part of Mo & Il. Given that the last one did some damage in Chicago and the fact that there are a LOT more buildings in that part of the country today, the damage could be really bad. Look at what happened in Italy this weekend and that was a fairly small quake.
  
  Of course there are lots of other potentially devastating natural phenomena that would be as bad or worse.
• Question:-What are the chances of a Major earthquake in the New Madrid Fault Zone?
  I've been hearing about small quakes in Oklahoma and then in South Carolina and I just wondered if there is any danger from this fault.
  Thank You, Mr. Peanut, for the article. It's very informative.
  
  Answer:-The chances are very good. Wikipedia says that "The New Madrid fault and Earthquake prone region is considered at high risk today"
  
  Here's a great article on the subject:
  
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1812_New_Madrid_earthquake

oklahoma earthquake

• Question:-Oklahoma earthquake..?
  Is there any chance we could have another tonight? How long are they supposed to last?
  
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• Question:-Has anyone heard about the Oklahoma City earthquake?
  I am concerned about the Oklahoma City earthquake and if there will be another one.
  
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• Question:-How strong was the earthquake in Rocky, Oklahoma?
  This is my very first earthquake EVER, so can someone give me a real answer?
  
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• Question:-Who should pay for the damage done by the Oklahoma Fracking Earthquake of yesterday?.?
  
  Miss Jones, I have something for you.
  
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• Question:-Did anybody else feel that Oklahoma Earthquake?
  I thought it was quite rattling, but I wuld like to know your opions
  
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• Question:-What if oklahoma got hit by an earthquake that was magnitude 8?
  Like when the meers fault slips again? How much damage would it cause?how much money in damages would it cause?would it completely destroy OKC,Tulsa and dallas?
  the meers fault is near lawton,OK
  
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• Question:-Is it safer to stay inside or go outside during an Earthquake in Oklahoma? please answer?
  Okay so I'm in OKC and I just felt a 5.2+ Earthquake and I am scared sh*tless. What is best? to get underneath something sturdy or go out into my pasture? My house is 50 years old on a lifted foundation (On cinderblocks) and I'm sorry but I don't want to be killed by something like a Earthquake my deal is Tornadoes. just what
  
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• Question:-was there an earthquake in Oklahoma tonight?
  Anyone getting creditable reports on this? Links?
  
  Answer:-Yes. i live in oklahoma.. it was a 5.6
• Question:-Has anyone heard about the earthquake tremors in Jones oklahoma all week ?If there small would they keep goin?
  To become a bigger earthquake?
  
  Answer:-Where did you hear this? Even very small earthquakes are registered on the U.S. Geological Survey site, and I see nothing in Oklahoma this week.
  
  And no, by the way, small quakes are not predictive of a larger one coming. Individual earthquakes are very difficult to predict.
• Question:-An Oklahoma earthquake rocked the state?
  who felt it in other states
  An Oklahoma earthquake rocked the state for what felt like a minute, but may have been 40 or 45 seconds. Shortly after the end of the Oklahoma State University vs. Kansas St. NCAA football game ended, the world started shaking in Stillwater, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and elsewhere throughout the state. The official time was 10:53:10 p.m.
  
  
  
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california earthquake

• Question:-California Earthquake?
  News now reporting 5.6 mag earthquake rocks San Jose, California. Talk about kicking someone when they're down, as if the fires weren't enough. What do you think?
  1st Dragon, you must be a brave person. I live in Ky. and as far back as I can remember most of what we've ever felt were tremors and they scared the living daylights outta me!
  
  Answer:-I haven't heard anything. Guess I haven't been watching the news. Yikes! That seems pretty scary. I have never lived in California, but I remember the quake that happened in the late 80's where a bridge collapsed and there were a lot of cars trapped underneath. This was the double bridge that had collapsed.
• Question:-California EARTHQUAKE. ?
  there predicting a earthquake in california.
  just in case, just wondering
  what will happen?
  like will buildings fall.
  cause i live in a 3 story house.
  and im scared to sleep at night.
  
  Answer:-No doubt the scientists were expecting a major earthquake in your state. But fortunately you were affected by a lower scale of Richter magnitude ( 5.6) I think. You will not get any thing bigger than that for about another ten years. Please watch for the fallowing situations.
  Methods for prediction of earthquakes & Tsunami
  Even though it is difficult to predict, the following methods may help.
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  1. Seismic gape: - The earthquake at a particular place may occur for every fixed gape of time. By knowing the past records of the quakes affected at that place may help to decide when the earthquake is next due.
  2. Planet position.: - When the stress is accumulated at the tectonic plate boundary and the same time if the position of more than 2 planets comes in a straight line this may help to accelerate the earthquakes. There fore the full moon days and new moon days are more vulnerable days for earthquakes. Some time this method fails why? Think of a sick patient. New moon and full moon days are dangerous for only sick patents. These days will not affect the healthy people. The same way if there is no accumulated stress at the tectonic plate boundaries no need to worry about the planet positions.
  3. Sun rays falling method: - If you observe the position of the sun rays falling on our wall at a particular time on all days it should form an angular infinity symbol. If there is any deviation in its path it means that there is some difference in height of the earth. That means some strain noticed at that place. Somebody claims that they can predict the place of epicenter by observing this. The laser beam measuring method of earth height from satellite also will help.
  4. MDCB:- Chinese scientist claims that they can predict up to 60 % accuracy by sensing electro magnetic rays.
  5. Cloud forming: - Few hours to a few days before the occurrence of earthquakes a cloud reader claims that he has noticed a peculiar mosaic type of formation .We may also notice some lightening in the sky.
  6. By sound :- A professor from Ajmeer University claims that he was able to hear a low frequency noise under 125 meter depth in a bore well. The same thing was reported by one Mr. Nair that he heard some roaring noise under the earth one week before the occurrence of earthquake in Gujarat.
  7. By frequency of waves :- Mr Richter Allen of Berkley University claims that he can decide the magnitude of earthquake just 4 seconds after observing the frequency of the primary wave. Present method needs the full seismographic picture to find the real magnitude that too from as many places as possible to have fairly accurate results. His claim has got some truth because when there is a slip of bigger tectonic plate the frequency of quake will be less. If a small tectonic plate slips the frequency of the waves will be more.
  8. There are several changes in nature and in the behaviors of animals and birds can be observed before an earthquake and Tsunami. The water level in well may change. Stay away from beaches if you sense earthquake waves. The Tsunami may attack long after the shaking is stopped. I wrote several articles on these subjects.
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• Question:-California earthquake???
  30 minutes ago, there was a very small earthquake in California. It was not a big deal.
  But i heard later, there will be a big earthquake that will knock down California. Is that true????
  Should i live here???
  
  Answer:-that will knock down california? what are you talking about.
• Question:-california earthquake?
  Why is everyone saying California is going to break off into the ocean and tsunamis will come etc? I'm moving there in two months and this is not something i want to happen to me! Do you think its even possible?
  
  Answer:-This was an erroneous outcome someone long ago speculated about the possibilities of events, based on the location of the San Andrea's Fault. This fault runs from Mexico to the San Francisco bay, in the state of CA and runs through the two most populated areas of the state. Because it is a feature of where the North American and Pacific tectonic plates meet, the 'falling off' thing was suggested and has even been the plot line of a few movies "Superman". Fact is, the North American plate slowly moving southward and the Pacific plate is slowly moving northward, each about 3" a year. They're not pulling apart (which a 'fall off" theory would suggest). They're ginding past each other and if anything else sub-ducting, one moving underneath (toward) each other. The movement isn't smooth but instead, continents "locking" with each other for periods of them, but as the plates beneath push in the directions indicated, the crust which is somewhat elastic. cannot withstand the pressure and "snaps" or releases (in small continuous segments less than 4 miles or so at a time) and creates an earthquake. The San Andrea's fault line is not the only falutline in the state, there are hundreds of them, though the San Andrea's is probably the most famous and gets the most attention. So will we snap off and float away, no. Will there be earthquakes and possible tsunamis? Almost nearly certain. There is 6%-59% of a strong (6.7 Scale scale or stronger) earthquake taking place on any point in CA over the next 30 years. That's pretty good. See the map. Don't freak out, you'll have lots of neighbors and pals do down with you. Peace
• Question:-CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE!?
  My English teacher told us that there is a 98% chance of a 6.0-8.0 earthquake today. I am a senior in high school and all, but am seriously kinda freaked out . This weird weather and everything.. Do you think there will be a big earthquake soon?
  
  Answer:-Oh I see now.
  Now I have to figure out where this rumor came from. Anyway I can't say no or yes, as an earthquake of that scale cannot be forecasted in advance and is bound to happen in any 24 hour period of any given day.
  Why not post the same question in 24 hours and we'll see what took place...
• Question:-How far could the next big California earthquake travel?
  So this is for my Earth Science class, but it's hard to find!So say if the next big California earthquake occured, do you think there'd be a lot of damage in the Central Valley(San Joaquin) region of California? Do you think it would at least be over a 5.0 in the region? (not world wide)
  
  Answer:-Across the entire state...lol
• Question:-Will there be a giant Earthquake in Southern California on Thursday?
  I heard from the newspaper that a giant earthquake is gonna hit Southern California hard on thursday.
  But I've seen that there's a huge Southern California earthquake prepareness drill on the same day.
  I don't know which one is correct.
  I'd really want to know about it.
  
  In addition, I've seen snakes crawling around on the ground everywhere.
  
  I wonder what or when is it gonna happen.
  
  Answer:-It is only a drill.Nobody has born in the world to predict the accurate occurrence of earthquake. I am the one working on finding the way to give early warning by cheap means. Even though it has proved its use in several occasions I am not yet getting proper acceptance from nodal agencies.
• Question:-Where can I buy California Earthquake flavored potato chips?
  I purchased some California brand Earthquake flavored potato chips from a rest stop vending machine. I had never heard of them before but I tried them AND LOVED THEM! Since the rest stop was during a vacation trip, I can't go back to where I found them. I looked for retailers on the internet but turned up nothing. Please let me know if you can help, thanks!
  
  Answer:-I lived in California and I always loved to have California Earthquake Potato Chips. However, they are difficult to find at many places. My friend Jessica, bought them at a Redners Warehoue Market., They usually carry them there or at some ACME locations.I hope that answers your question.
• Question:-What are the chances of being in a California earthquake?
  I always planned on moving to California once I graduate and start off my career there but my mom is always worried about an earthquake happening so she doesn't want me to go. What really are the chances of one happening and getting killed?
  
  Answer:-We have dozens of earthquakes every day in California, most of them not even noticeable. You can see for yourself at the United States Geological Survey's website below. If you live in California for any extended period of time, chances are pretty good you'll experience an earthquake, but noticeable ones aren't too common, and major ones even less so. (That doesn't mean you shouldn't be prepared for one, of course; seismic activity is fairly random.)
  
  Earthquakes themselves don't generally injure or kill people. Falling objects and structural failures as a result of earthquakes do. Thankfully, California has some of the strictest seismic building codes in the United States. Modern buildings are required to meet particular guidelines based on how they're made, what they're made of, and where they're located, so they are generally pretty sturdy. Older buildings are also frequently retrofitted to be earthquake resistant to comply with these codes, although that isn't the case for all older buildings due to issues of time and money. Objects and furniture inside of any building can be braced or secured to minimize falling object injuries. Geography also has an impact on earthquake damage, with areas built on bedrock generally experiencing less severe shaking than areas built on looser, sandier ground.
  
  As someone said, by moving, you are only exchanging one type of natural disaster for another. Ignorance may lead to injury or death, just as it may for other types of disasters, so the better prepared you are, the more likely you will get through it unharmed, whether the disaster be an earthquake, a hurricane, a tornado, a flood, or anything else.
  
  None of this should frighten you or dissuade you from pursuing your goals. California is a great place to live, work, and study. It is the most populous state in the country, so earthquakes can't be that common or that devastating; if they were, no one would live here. You just shouldn't go in with the mindset that an earthquake will never happen. They do happen, and we generally get through them without too much trouble, but you should always be prepared and know what to do in the event of a severe one.
• Question:-where can I get the best, most comprehensive earthquake coverage for a condo in san francisco, california?
  i have already seen what the california earthquake authority (CEA) offers, which is not a whole lot. what are my other options for greater coverage?
  i know what the california earthquake authority (CEA) offers through independent agencies or directly. there is not a whole lot coverage.
  are their options for greater coverage? for example, has anyone had experience with coverage from Geovera Earthquake Insurance? What other companies/options are out there?
  
  Answer:-~~Sorry to argue here, but it is also available through State Farm in California too. The problem with earthquake insurance is this; it is extremely expensive. If you read all the fine print it only covers you in the event that your whole house is pretty much leveled, and that isn't going to happen here unless you have a much older home. I don't believe any contents are covered either, so call a State Farm agent and see if it is worth the expense to you.~~