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Earthquakes in New England

Learn about past earthquakes in New England, probability rates, potential risks, and FEMA's preparedness guidelines for residents. Understand the causes and effects of earthquakes in the region to stay safe and informed.

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Earthquakes in New England

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  1. Earthquakes in New England By: Laura Masinick and Chelsea Bonollo

  2. Past • 6.0 mag. Cape Ann, MA, 1755 • 1927: Maine to Delaware • First recorded: 1638 epicenter in c. NH 6.5-7 • 1940 Ossipee NH • Seismographs in early 1900’s

  3. Present • NE densely populated –more people at risk • Solid bedrock=widespread but not as dangerous -40 times more • Historical and red brick structures • Updated building codes • Unknown how they happen here

  4. Cause (in NH) • Not caused by known faults (NE) • Far from plate boundaries • “intra-plate” activity • Sudden release of stress along a fault • Movement-rocks move past each other • Wave-like vibrations

  5. Probability • 40-50 per year • From 1638-2007 NH 360 earthquakes • NH is at a moderate risk

  6. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) • Preparation • What to do while • After

  7. Citations • http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gen/135095/US-FAULT-LINES.jpg • http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/risk.shtm • http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=+seismograph&view=detail&id=95B0B6B302F6279D7814D84BCF655B2949E486D2&first=1&FORM=IDFRIR&qpvt= • http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=FEMA+logo&view=detail&id=49943AE4AA114789586A30D9A2D4AB67EC1B3C15&first=1&FORM=IDFRIR&qpvt=

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