Minor earthquake hits Missouri-Illinois border, no damage
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.4 struck near the Missouri-Illinois border Saturday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It happened at around 6:00 p.m. Central Time on February ...
What are frost quakes? St. Louis region reports hearing rare phenomenon
Rare frost quakes, also known as cryoseisms or ice quakes, were reported throughout the St. Louis region on Monday.
Possible 'frost quakes' rattle Missouri residents for first time in over 10 years
A rare weather phenomenon, called "frost quakes," was a likely culprit for loud popping sounds heard in Franklin County and ...
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Earthquakes are this Missouri town's claim to fame. But residents are ill-prepared if one hits
Poverty, job loss and high insurance costs have led to a lack of earthquake insurance in New Madrid, Missouri — a town with a ...
Arkansas residents urged to prepare for potential earthquakes in seismic zone
February marks Earthquake Awareness Month, and the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management is commencing a campaign to increase preparedness.Earthquake Awar ...
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Possible 'frost quakes' rattle Missouri residents for first time in over 10 years
However, unlike earthquakes, frost quakes are harmless ... when temperatures are at their lowest. The last time the St. Louis region had confirmed frost quakes was over 10 years ago.
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One of the Most Dangerous Earthquake Faults in the US is Not in California
Little Rock, Nashville, Memphis, and St. Louis are the largest nearby cities that could experience significant damage from a major earthquake there. About 12 million people live in this region.