New Madrid Seismic Zone: What Are The Risks?
New Madrid Seismic Zone: What Are The Risks?
New Madrid Seismic Zone: What Are The Risks?
Risks?
Tennessee is one
of 16 states at the
highest risk for
earthquakes and
major earthquakes
can cause major
damage to the
dams and power
plants in this zone
The probability of
a repeat of the
1811 quake is 710% and would
result in the
destruction of
many manmade
structures
NMSZ is the most
active seismic
NEW MADRID
SEISMIC ZONE
[Address]
[City, ST ZIP Code]
New
Madrid
Seismic
Zone
What to expect and
how to prepare!
Earthquake Waves
Primary P Waves
S Waves
Types of
Earthquakes
Earthquakes are
categorized by a
number on the
richter scale
Surface Waves
Earthquake
Movement