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    Tennessee is at high risk for earthquakes from the New Madrid Seismic Zone, with a 7-10% probability of an earthquake similar to the 1811 quake occurring that could destroy many structures. The document provides information on earthquake risks and preparing for them, including that the New Madrid Seismic Zone is very active seismically and a major quake could damage dams and power plants in the region. It also outlines different types of earthquake waves and categories earthquakes using the Richter scale.

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    Tennessee is at high risk for earthquakes from the New Madrid Seismic Zone, with a 7-10% probability of an earthquake similar to the 1811 quake occurring that could destroy many structures. The document provides information on earthquake risks and preparing for them, including that the New Madrid Seismic Zone is very active seismically and a major quake could damage dams and power plants in the region. It also outlines different types of earthquake waves and categories earthquakes using the Richter scale.

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    New Madrid Seismic Zone: What Are The Risks?

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    Tennessee is at high risk for earthquakes from the New Madrid Seismic Zone, with a 7-10% probability of an earthquake similar to the 1811 quake occurring that could destroy many structures. The document provides information on earthquake risks and preparing for them, including that the New Madrid Seismic Zone is very active seismically and a major quake could damage dams and power plants in the region. It also outlines different types of earthquake waves and categories earthquakes using the Richter scale.

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    What are the

    Risks?

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    How can you


    Prepare?

    Tennessee is one
    of 16 states at the
    highest risk for
    earthquakes and
    major earthquakes
    can cause major
    damage to the
    dams and power
    plants in this zone
    The probability of
    a repeat of the
    1811 quake is 710% and would
    result in the
    destruction of
    many manmade
    structures
    NMSZ is the most
    active seismic

    NEW MADRID
    SEISMIC ZONE
    [Address]
    [City, ST ZIP Code]

    New
    Madrid
    Seismic
    Zone
    What to expect and
    how to prepare!

    Earthquake Waves
    Primary P Waves
    S Waves

    Types of
    Earthquakes
    Earthquakes are
    categorized by a
    number on the
    richter scale

    Surface Waves

    Earthquake
    Movement

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