New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812
GPTKB entity
Properties (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
earthquake
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| gptkbp:causedBy |
Yes
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| gptkbp:contemporary |
Emergency response planning
Public education campaigns Seismic monitoring systems Building codes updated Preparedness drills in schools |
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
Inspiration for songs
Documentaries produced Influence on art Mentioned in literature Referenced in films |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Influenced folklore and local legends
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| gptkbp:finaleDate |
1812-02-07
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| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
New Madrid Seismic Zone
Reactivation of ancient fault lines |
| gptkbp:governs |
Establishment of earthquake preparedness measures
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| gptkbp:hasPublications |
Government officials
Local residents Scientists of the era Travelers in the region |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied for seismic activity patterns
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| gptkbp:historicalImpact |
Influenced future earthquake research
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| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
Led to advancements in seismology
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Documented in newspapers of the time
One of the largest earthquakes in U.S. history |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812
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| gptkbp:impact |
Central_United_States
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Earthquake safety regulations
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| gptkbp:is_used_in |
Changes in land use patterns
Increased awareness of seismic risks |
| gptkbp:launchDate |
1811-12-16
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Historical accounts
Land subsidence Destruction of buildings Government reports Seismological studies Books on earthquake history Reports by geologists River changes Felt_as_far_away_as_Boston |
| gptkbp:occursIn |
gptkb:New_Madrid,_Missouri
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| gptkbp:populationTrend |
Significant displacement of residents
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| gptkbp:publicAccess |
Increased public interest in earthquake preparedness
|
| gptkbp:recordings |
Early settlers and explorers
|
| gptkbp:relatedEvent |
over 1,000
1812-1813 aftershocks |
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
Landslides
Flooding in the region Soil liquefaction Subsequent smaller earthquakes |
| gptkbp:unitAwards |
up to 8.6
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