CERI
Earthquake Resources

CERI seeks to understand the puzzling absence of all but the most minor topographic manifestations of the New Madrid seismic zone earthquakes, by refining and blending techniques from geology, archaeology, civil engineering and soil science. This evolving multidisciplinary process, now joined by investigators from several institutions, is beginning to unravel the earthquake history of the region, putting the present earthquake hazard in clearer perspective.
Earthquake resources, both for the scientific community and the general public:
Recent Earthquakes |
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Central & Eastern U.S. Recent Earthquakes - Interactive Map |
- Global Earthquakes in near real-time | - Interactive USGS map |
Education & Outreach |
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| - Paleoseismology and earthquake hazards | ![]() |
- Releases for Recent Earthquakes |
| - Science Fair projects |
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- Videos, maps, and more |
| - Learning opportunities and career information | ![]() New Madrid Compendium - Over 600 references about the 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquakes |
- Teaching resources and seismology career information |
Preparedness |
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| - Earthquake Preparedness Drill | - Handbooks | |
| - What parents and caregivers can do | ||
Data Products |
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Estimated earthquake ground shaking |
![]() Regional Hazard Maps and Data - New Madrid, Wabash Valley, and Southern Illinois Basin |
![]() ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½/Shelby Co. Surficial Geology Maps - For 6 quads in Shelby County |
Media Products |
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![]() "New Madrid: The Earthquakes of 1811-1812" - CERI's award winning documentary |
- 3D visualization | - 3D visualization |
| - Global Tectonics and Geologic History | - Elementary students participating in the Great Central U.S. Shakeout |



Estimated earthquake ground shaking

