USGS has recently published: “Shallow Coal Exploration Drill-Hole Data—Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas”. Data is available by state in MS Excel files.
The-Vug.com has an impressive listing of mineral clubs organized by state. You might be surprised at how many clubs are listed and there is probably one that meets within a short drive of your home.
ABC News has an article that looks back at the New Madrid Earthquakes – three of the most powerful earthquakes in the recorded history of the United States events that occurred near New Madrid, Missouri in December 1811, January 1812 and February 1812
Since 1972 the “Roadside Geology” series has provided introductory information on the geology of states and small regions of the United States. The books provide a combination of maps, travel logs, photos and commentary for the geology that can be seen along highways or visited at parks and public viewing areas. They are popular with geologists and others who are interested in the Earth.
The folks at MyTopo.com are now printing supersized topo maps – large enough make a huge 5′ x 8′ (or 8′ x 5′) map that will look fantastic on the wall of your office, conference room, lobby, cabin or den. These maps are custom-centered on any location that you pick using their online map-making tool. Lots of smaller sizes are also available.
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Raven Maps are beautiful examples of shaded-relief wall maps that display the elevation of a state in vibrant colors. These large maps look great in a classroom, den or office. Use one to mark the locations of your work or company.
“This poster summarizes a few of the more significant facts about the series of large earthquakes that struck the New Madrid seismic zone of southeastern Missouri, northeastern Arkansas, and adjacent parts of Tennessee and Kentucky from December 1811 to February 1812.”
Learn about the Geology of Missouri with maps, photos and expert descriptions! This 6″x9″ paperback has 273 pages that are packed with detailed information about Missouri Geology. Published just in time for the 200th anniversary of the New Madrid Earthquakes.
“Several of the largest historical earthquakes to strike the continental United States occurred in the winter of 1811-1812 along the New Madrid Seismic Zone, which stretches from just west of Memphis, Tennessee into southern Illinois. These earthquakes produced at least three temblors between magnitude 7-8, and hundreds of aftershocks.”
“Nearly 12 percent of the contiguous United States fell into the “exceptional” classification during the month, peaking at 11.96 percent on July 12. That level of exceptional drought had never before been seen in the monitor’s 12-year history, said Brian Fuchs, UNL assistant geoscientist and climatologist at the NDMC.” Quoted from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln news release.
“It was one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in U.S. history. Now scientists are organizing a research program to better understand the tornadoes that blew through Alabama and other southeastern states on April 27, 2011.” Quoted from the National Science Foundation press release.
A levee on the Mississippi River near Hamburg, Iowa was breached by water undermining the earth embankment. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to contain the breach. Residents of Hamburg are evacuating in case the repair does not hold.
A new addition to the Geology.com store is “Roadside Geology of Missouri” by Charles G. Spencer. This addition to the popular Roadside Geology Series provides roadlogs, maps, commentary and photos of many of Missouri’s geologic features. It also includes interesting information about Missouri’s mineral resources, geologic history and includes a special section on the New Madrid earthquakes.
A deadly tornado cut a one-mile path through part of Joplin, Missouri killing at least 89 people and causing damage to about 25% of the town’s buildings.
“What will happen if other levees are breached downstream? Will contaminants inundate farmland? Will changes in the river’s velocity impact shipping?” Quoted from the USGS news release.
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