FEMA: New Study Examines Impact Of 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake On States In New Madrid Seismic Zone

Earthquakefindings of a two-year study on the impact of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on states in the New Madrid Seismic Zone... areas within the NMSZ would experience widespread and catastrophic physical damage, negative social impacts, and economic losses. ... total economic impact of a series of NMSZ earthquakes is likely to constitute the highest economic losses due to a natural disaster in the United States. ...