USGS Simulates Major Quake in St. Louis—Damage Could Be Huge
The USGS quietly simulated a magnitude 6 quake centered in the St. Louis area and the damage estimates are staggering.
Earthquakes
Illinois Faces Catastrophic Risk in 7.0 Quake Scenario
Picture your town transformed in an instant. A recent study suggests southeastern Illinois could see some serious shaking.
Earthquake Today Felt By Over 2,000 People in the Midwest
We've already seen some unusual earthquakes in the Midwest this year, but the one today might be the strangest of them all. An earthquake on the Illinois/Indiana border was felt by over 2,000 people today.
Weird: Nebraska Just Had a Fairly Significant Earthquake
Here's something you don't see every day. Nebraska just had an earthquake and it was surprisingly strong for that area.
What Might Happen to Iowa if the New Madrid Fault Had a 7.7 Quake
When you think of potential catastrophes here in Iowa, tornadoes normally come to mind. Fortunately we don't think about much possible earthquakes. But, what if the New Madrid fault in Missouri really let go? Here's what I learned about possible consequences for Iowa if that ever happened.