Earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone - When The Mississippi River Ran Backward!

• 2023

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The video is about earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone, a region known for its powerful quakes. It describes how these earthquakes were so strong that they made the Mississippi River flow backward at one point. The text provides links to more information and videos about this fascinating event. The focus is on understanding the impact of these natural disasters and learning from past events to prepare for future ones.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Earthquakes; Geology; Natural Disasters

Institutions: Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem

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