New Madrid Fault Zone: Becoming Active?

[JD Spydo]

I just got word that there was an earthquake that measured 4.3 on the Richter Scale just west of Sikeston, Missouri USA. Yep that is right down there in the New Madrid Zone. I've been extremely worried about the New Madrid Fault Zone for some time now. Could this be a "warm up" for a potentially big earthquake in that Zone? I really don't have the expertise to say for absolute sure one way or another>> but it sure doesn't look good for anyone living in that region of the USA.

The last time the New Madrid really went haywire was in 1812. It literally caused the Mississippi River to run backwards/upstream for 3 days. It also caused Church Bells to ring in Boston MASS USA which is hundreds of miles away from the Zone. The New Madrid Fault Zone makes the famous California "San Andreas" Fault Zone to look mediocre by comparison with the horrific potential it possesses.

The website of www.standeyo.com is a good source of information on seismic activity as well as Steve Quayle's website. I do believe the activity of the Zone is heating up. This could be really serious folks for people that live even relatively close to the New Madrid Zone. If any of you Spyderville citizens happen to live in that area we would sure like some first hand information.

[JD Spydo]

I'm kind of surprised that no one seems to be mindful of the New Madrid Fault Zone. Because it has the potential of destruction equal to that of a nuclear weapon. If I lived in Memphis, TN USA I would be moving ASAP. Even though I live completely across the state from the New Madrid Zone I still realize the potential harm in store for this region of the USA.

The lack of news and information concerning the New Madrid Fault just shows me how pathetic and controlled the news media is in this country. Warnings should be going out as we speak.

[aicolainen]

I'm kind of surprised that no one seems to be mindful of the New Madrid Fault Zone. Because it has the potential of destruction equal to that of a nuclear weapon. If I lived in Memphis, TN USA I would be moving ASAP. Even though I live completely across the state from the New Madrid Zone I still realize the potential harm in store for this region of the USA.

The lack of news and information concerning the New Madrid Fault just shows me how pathetic and controlled the news media is in this country. Warnings should be going out as we speak.

I didn't even know what the New Madrid fault zone was, so I didn't bother reading the thread until curiosity made me cave in.

Not going to deny I'm happy to live a safe distance away from the fault zone, but just from a quick google search I get the impression that earthquakes exceeding 4 on the Richter scale are occurring with some regularity and doesn't necessarily imply a buildup toward a large scale earthquake.

_{Since the development of the Richter scale to measure the severity of earthquakes, tremors from the New Madrid Fault have regularly appeared on its charts. The New Madrid zone averages about twenty minor events a month, registering at least a 1.0 on the Richter scale. About once a year, there occurs a tremor up to 3.0, and about once every ten years, there is a quake of 5.0 or greater.}

That's just what I got from 2 minutes of research, and I have no doubt you are much better informed than me and that your worrying is legit.

[Snacktime]

More small quakes the better, long as the energy is being released. Having lived on a few fault lines it normal for activity then skepticism.

The danger is building construction, at least here in California we have had seismic construction codes for a while. I would make sure your foundation has the correct update and limit what you put on top of cabinets/built ins that can fall on you/break/glass. I was in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake with my dad in a hotel, we couldn't find our shoes and glass everywhere from the vintage porn mirrors.

[James Y]

Joe,

I’ve been aware of the New Madrid Fault Zone for many years now. I first learned of it 20-plus years ago. However, personally speaking, my big concern where I am, fault-wise, is the San Andreas Fault. But TBH, someone can move anywhere to escape an area’s inherent disasters, and wherever you move, there is always the potential (or probability) for other disasters, natural or otherwise.

I DO believe that the New Madrid Fault needs to be spoken up about. Most Americans think of earthquakes as only something that can happen along the west coast.

In November of 1986, I was in Taipei, Taiwan, and experienced this 7.7 earthquake:

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1986/11/14 ... 532328400/

Jim

[DSH007]

There is a lot of interesting information here too..

https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/ea ... er_objects

Unfortunately, you won't be able to order your "Strenghen America EMP Shields" there..

[soc_monki]

After finding out about the new Madrid fault after we moved from California, it was like "wow... So we can still have earthquakes, AND we have to worry about tornadoes... Great!"

The good thing about the San Andreas fault is it constantly moves and loses energy. When a big quake hits, it's not as bad as it could be because of it. The new Madrid fault however doesn't release energy as readily, which makes it so much more dangerous for when it does let loose. I remember in the early 90s when some guy was calling for a big quake from the new Madrid, but it didn't happen. Are we on the edge of one? I don't know...

Good thing I don't live near the river though. I'm about 2 hours away from Memphis. Hope my house can handle a quake... I really don't have high hopes for it to... Its most likely not built with seismic activity in mind!

[Snacktime]

After finding out about the new Madrid fault after we moved from California, it was like "wow... So we can still have earthquakes, AND we have to worry about tornadoes... Great!"

The good thing about the San Andreas fault is it constantly moves and loses energy. When a big quake hits, it's not as bad as it could be because of it. The new Madrid fault however doesn't release energy as readily, which makes it so much more dangerous for when it does let loose. I remember in the early 90s when some guy was calling for a big quake from the new Madrid, but it didn't happen. Are we on the edge of one? I don't know...

Good thing I don't live near the river though. I'm about 2 hours away from Memphis. Hope my house can handle a quake... I really don't have high hopes for it to... Its most likely not built with seismic activity in mind!

Lol, spent some time in the Midwest, floods, tornados (high wind events) and hail. You're never free from mother nature. Didn't this fault line make the Mississippi River run backwards?

[soc_monki]

After finding out about the new Madrid fault after we moved from California, it was like "wow... So we can still have earthquakes, AND we have to worry about tornadoes... Great!"

The good thing about the San Andreas fault is it constantly moves and loses energy. When a big quake hits, it's not as bad as it could be because of it. The new Madrid fault however doesn't release energy as readily, which makes it so much more dangerous for when it does let loose. I remember in the early 90s when some guy was calling for a big quake from the new Madrid, but it didn't happen. Are we on the edge of one? I don't know...

Good thing I don't live near the river though. I'm about 2 hours away from Memphis. Hope my house can handle a quake... I really don't have high hopes for it to... Its most likely not built with seismic activity in mind!

Lol, spent some time in the Midwest, floods, tornados (high wind events) and hail. You're never free from mother nature. Didn't this fault line make the Mississippi River run backwards?

Yes, and rang the bells in Massachusetts. Crazy. I was young back then... Don't judge

[Naperville]

All that I hope is that we are far enough away from the Madrid Fault.

[JD Spydo]

After finding out about the new Madrid fault after we moved from California, it was like "wow... So we can still have earthquakes, AND we have to worry about tornadoes... Great!"

The good thing about the San Andreas fault is it constantly moves and loses energy. When a big quake hits, it's not as bad as it could be because of it. The new Madrid fault however doesn't release energy as readily, which makes it so much more dangerous for when it does let loose. I remember in the early 90s when some guy was calling for a big quake from the new Madrid, but it didn't happen. Are we on the edge of one? I don't know...

Good thing I don't live near the river though. I'm about 2 hours away from Memphis. Hope my house can handle a quake... I really don't have high hopes for it to... Its most likely not built with seismic activity in mind!

Lol, spent some time in the Midwest, floods, tornados (high wind events) and hail. You're never free from mother nature. Didn't this fault line make the Mississippi River run backwards?

Yeah it made the Mississippi River run backwards, upstream for 3 consecutive days. It was also felt all the way to the east coast and caused church bells to ring in Boston MA. The New Madrid Fault Line is no joke folks and it's potential is truly frightening.

There is a guy who is now retired from his government job that had to do with earthquake activity. His name is Stan Deyo and his website is www.standeyo.com. He has been constantly keeping track of the New Madrid Fault for the past few years now. The last time I heard him speak he was very worried about the New Madrid Fault and it's potential. The people in the Boot Heel Area ( the epicenter of the New Madrid Fault) of Missouri are extremely worried about it.

But yet you hear very little of the mainline press on the subject. Even though I am completely on the opposite side of the state of Missouri I can assure you that many people in the Kansas City area realize the potential of the New Madrid Fault. Kansas City won't go unscathed if it rips similar to what it did in the 1800s. Most seismologists who follow it's activity believe the New Madrid is well overdue for a major shift. Like I said Stan Deyo is the one guy really keeping a close watch on it.