New Madrid Earthquake of 1941

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Earthquake
gptkbp:affects changes in building codes
gptkbp:aftershock_magnitude up to 5.0
gptkbp:apparent_magnitude 6.0
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:collaborations between scientists and local governments
gptkbp:community_engagement public forums held
gptkbp:community_feedback local emergency plans activated
gptkbp:community_involvement strengthened through education
gptkbp:conference discussions on earthquake preparedness
gptkbp:content developed for earthquake safety
gptkbp:date 1941
gptkbp:depth 10 km
gptkbp:duration several seconds
gptkbp:emergency_drills implemented in schools
gptkbp:felt_reports widespread in the Midwest
gptkbp:followed_by yes
gptkbp:funding increased funding for seismic research
gptkbp:geological_features New Madrid Fault Line
gptkbp:government_response disaster preparedness initiatives
gptkbp:historical_context part of a series of earthquakes in the early 19th century
gptkbp:historical_records documented in local archives
gptkbp:historical_significance increased awareness of seismic risks in the region
gptkbp:home_arena near New Madrid, Missouri
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label New Madrid Earthquake of 1941
gptkbp:impact infrastructure damage
led to better understanding of intraplate earthquakes
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:Missouri
gptkbp:last_eruption part of ongoing seismic risk in the area
gptkbp:legacy remains a topic of study in seismology
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Madrid,_Missouri
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage in local news
gptkbp:preparedness_training conducted for local officials
gptkbp:public_perception increased fear of future earthquakes
gptkbp:publications published in scientific journals
gptkbp:recorded_by seismographs
gptkbp:regional_planning incorporated seismic risk assessments
gptkbp:related_event earlier earthquakes in 1811-1812
gptkbp:research analyzed by seismologists
gptkbp:responds_to emergency services deployed
gptkbp:seismic_monitoring enhanced in the region
gptkbp:significance part of the New Madrid Seismic Zone
gptkbp:type intraplate earthquake
gptkbp:type_of_insurance increased claims filed
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:New_Madrid,_Missouri
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5