『Our Hidden Fault Line: The 1811 New Madrid Earthquakes』のカバーアート

Our Hidden Fault Line: The 1811 New Madrid Earthquakes

Our Hidden Fault Line: The 1811 New Madrid Earthquakes

無料で聴く

ポッドキャストの詳細を見る

What happens when an earthquake hits the middle of the continent so hard that it literally reverses the flow of the Mississippi River? In this episode of Boyfriend Explains, Ethan and Patrick are digging into the terrifying history and complex geology of the 1811–1812 New Madrid earthquakes. We’re traveling back to the central United States during the winter of 1811 to explore the series of massive, landscape-altering quakes that shook the nation to its core.

We’re breaking down the science behind the New Madrid Seismic Zone to uncover why massive intraplate earthquakes occur so far from tectonic plate boundaries. From church bells ringing over 1,000 miles away in Boston to the sudden creation of Reelfoot Lake, we’re exploring how these historic quakes reshaped North American geography. Plus, we’re evaluating the modern seismic risk in the United States and looking at what scientists say a similar event would mean for infrastructure today. Tune in for a fascinating blend of historical eyewitness accounts, unexpected geology, and the future of America's hidden fault line.


adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
まだレビューはありません