New Madrid earthquakes

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf earthquake series
gptkbp:associated_with geological surveys
fault lines
gptkbp:causedBy loss of life
widespread panic
gptkbp:defeated farmland
homes
infrastructure
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures gptkb:Mississippi_River
still present today
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the largest earthquakes in U.S. history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label New Madrid earthquakes
gptkbp:influenced local folklore
urban planning
building codes
public awareness campaigns
insurance policies
regional geology studies
seismic education programs
earthquake preparedness in the region
gptkbp:inspiration literature and art
scientific research
disaster response plans
gptkbp:is_studied_in seismologists
gptkbp:led_to community engagement initiatives
scientific conferences
emergency drills
increased funding for research
community resilience efforts
changes in land use
creation of seismic hazard maps
gptkbp:location New Madrid Seismic Zone
gptkbp:notableFor historical documentation
cultural impact
ground shaking
surface rupture
intensity and duration
gptkbp:occursAnnually several months
modern seismic monitoring
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:Arkansas
gptkb:Kentucky
gptkb:Missouri
gptkb:Tennessee
1811
1812
winter months
gptkbp:recordings early settlers
gptkbp:relatedEvent occurred for years
gptkbp:reportsTo newspapers of the time
gptkbp:resultedIn land subsidence
liquefaction
gptkbp:surrounding_area central_United_States
gptkbp:triggerType tsunamis in nearby rivers
gptkbp:unitAwards up to 8.6